NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is the main purpose of a Restricted Access Barrier System (RABS) in pharmacy compounding?

  1. To handle non-hazardous drugs in a sterile environment

  2. To provide an ISO 5 environment for compounding

  3. To serve as a barrier for compounding hazardous and non-hazardous drugs

  4. To reduce contamination risk in compounding areas

The correct answer is: To serve as a barrier for compounding hazardous and non-hazardous drugs

A Option A is incorrect because the main purpose of a RABS is not limited to handling non-hazardous drugs. A RABS is also used for compounding hazardous drugs, which may require additional safety measures than non-hazardous drugs. B: Option B is incorrect because a RABS is not solely used to provide an ISO 5 environment. While the RABS does provide a controlled environment, it serves multiple purposes such as providing a physical barrier for both hazardous and non-hazardous drug compounding. D: Option D is incorrect because the main purpose of a RABS is not just to reduce contamination risk, but also to provide a controlled environment for compounding hazardous drugs. A RABS provides a physical barrier to minimize the risk of cross-contamination between hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.