NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What does PEC stand for in a pharmacy compounding context?

  1. Primary Engineering Compound

  2. Primary Engineering Control

  3. Pharmacy Engineering Compound

  4. Pharmacy Engineering Control

The correct answer is: Primary Engineering Control

In a pharmacy compounding context, PEC stands for Primary Engineering Control which refers to the dedicated space and equipment where sterile preparations are made. Option A is incorrect because "Primary Engineering Compound" is not a commonly used term in pharmacy. Option C and D are incorrect because the term "Pharmacy Engineering" is not used in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is B, "Primary Engineering Control", which accurately describes the designated area for sterile compounding.

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