Question

which of the following is a component of a quality assurance program for non - sterile compounding and is best described as the step - by - step instructions for how to do a specific task?

• standard operating procedures
• compounding log
• safety data sheets
• documented training

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are step - by - step instructions for performing a specific task. In the context of non - sterile compounding quality assurance, SOPs provide the detailed, sequential guidance needed for tasks.
• A compounding log is used to record compounding activities, not to provide step - by - step task instructions.
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide information about the hazards of chemicals, not task - specific step - by - step instructions.
• Documented training refers to the record of training received, not the step - by - step instructions for a task.

Answer:

A. Standard operating procedures