Question

a pharmacy technician notices that the laminar airflow hood is turned off. how long should the technician let the hood run prior to compounding a medication?
1 hr
15 min
45 min
30 min
question 31
1 point
to prevent medication errors which of the following should be written out instead of abbreviated on a prescription?
sodium chloride
potassium chloride
magnesium sulfate
ferrous sulfate

Explanation:

For the first question, laminar airflow hoods should run for 30 minutes prior to compounding to ensure a sterile environment. For the second question, to prevent medication errors, abbreviations should be avoided, and full names of medications like sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, and ferrous sulfate should be written out on prescriptions.

Answer:

First question: 30 min
Second question: Sodium chloride, Potassium chloride, Magnesium sulfate, Ferrous sulfate