Wyoming MPJE (Pharmacy Jurisprudence) Practice Exam

How often do you have to document the pressure differential between buffer, ante, and general rooms?

1. Daily

2. Weekly

3. Monthly

4. Annually

The correct answer is: Daily

In a pharmacy setting, the pressure differentials between buffer, ante, and general rooms are crucial for maintaining the quality and integrity of sterile compounding areas. Monitoring these differentials helps ensure that there is proper airflow to prevent contamination and maintain aseptic conditions. Documenting these pressure differentials daily is essential to promptly identify any deviations from the recommended levels and take immediate corrective actions if needed. Waiting for a week, a month, or a year to document the pressure differentials may pose a risk to the sterility of compounded medications and compromise patient safety. Therefore, daily documentation is the correct and best practice to ensure continuous monitoring and maintenance of appropriate pressure differentials in the pharmacy compounding areas.