Question

question 88

a pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for an antibiotic oral suspension that requires reconstitution. after adding the correct amount of water, how should the technician label the beyond-use date for this product?

30 days from the date of dispensing
14 days from the date of reconstitution
the same as the original manufacturers expiration date
one year from the date of dispensing

Explanation:

Identify the product type and process

Using the Liquid Suspensions knowledge point
The question describes a pharmacy technician reconstituting an antibiotic oral suspension by adding water. Reconstitution initiates the chemical degradation clock of the active antibiotic.

Determine the standard beyond-use date (BUD)

Using the Beyond-Use Dating knowledge point
For most reconstituted oral antibiotic suspensions (such as amoxicillin), the standard beyond-use date (BUD) is 14 days when stored properly (often requiring refrigeration or kept at room temperature depending on the specific drug). This BUD is calculated starting from the date the water is added to the powder.

Match with the correct option

Using the Beyond-Use Dating knowledge point
The correct option is "14 days from the date of reconstitution".

Answer:

• 30 days from the date of dispensing
• 14 days from the date of reconstitution (Correct answer)
• The same as the original manufacturer's expiration date
• One year from the date of dispensing