Question

according to the united states pharmacopeia (usp), which of the following is the beyond-use date for a non-sterile, semisolid preparation containing water?
a maximum of 14 days from the date compounded
a maximum of 30 days from the date compounded
a maximum of 6 months from the date compounded
a maximum of 1 year from the date compounded

question 34
1 point
a pharmacy technician is preparing to measure a liquid.
which of the following pieces of equipment should the
technician select for this task?
erlenmeyer flask
graduated cylinder
beaker

Explanation:

First Question (Beyond - use date)

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) guidelines state that for non - sterile, semisolid preparations containing water, the beyond - use date is a maximum of 30 days from the date compounded. The 14 - day limit is for certain other types of preparations (like some sterile or non - sterile with specific conditions), 6 months and 1 year are too long for this type of non - sterile semisolid with water.

A graduated cylinder is specifically designed for measuring the volume of liquids with relatively high accuracy. An Erlenmeyer flask is mainly used for mixing, heating, or storing liquids, not for accurate measurement. A beaker is used for holding or mixing liquids but has less accurate volume measurement markings compared to a graduated cylinder.

Answer:

B. A maximum of 30 days from the date compounded

Second Question (Measuring liquid)