Question

which of the following is a series of steps to ensure compounded preparations will be safe, stable, and of proper quality? quality assurance formulation record record - keeping maintenance log

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Quality assurance: It is a set of systematic steps to ensure products (like compounded preparations) meet safety, stability, and quality standards.
• Formulation record: This is a document detailing how a preparation is made, not the steps to ensure quality.
• Log - keeping: General record - keeping, not specifically for ensuring safety/stability/quality of compounded preparations.
• Maintenance log: Focuses on equipment maintenance, not on the quality of compounded preparations.

So, quality assurance is the series of steps to ensure compounded preparations are safe, stable, and of proper quality.

Answer:

A. Quality assurance