Suspension handling

PTCB PTCE
Order Entry and Processing
Select all that apply
Difficulty 3 of 5

Question

Which instructions should the pharmacy technician include on a prepared cefdinir suspension label for an adult prescription, consistent with the product label? Select all that apply.

Keep the container tightly closed.✓ Correct

The product label directs a secure closure.
Shake the container before each dose.✓ Correct

The suspension needs shaking before administration.
Discard any remainder after 10 days.✓ Correct

The label limits use after preparation to 10 days.
Freeze the suspension after preparation.✗ Incorrect

Freezing does not match the label's room-temperature storage instruction.
Keep unused suspension indefinitely.✗ Incorrect

The label sets a 10-day use period.

Answer

A. Keep the container tightly closed. · B. Shake the container before each dose. · C. Discard any remainder after 10 days.

Rationale

The prepared suspension has a defined use period and handling instructions. Its label specifies room-temperature storage, a tightly closed container, and mixing before doses.

RememberCheck the prepared suspension’s storage and use period.

Sources

Cefdinir (cefdinir) oral prescribing information, NuCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) · License: CC0 1.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Dosage and administration · effective_time 20260901

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