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Hazardous Drug Compounding Flashcards

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  1. What type of waste container is required for disposing of hazardous drug-contaminated materials?

    Answer: Yellow chemotherapy waste containers approved by EPA

    Hazardous drug waste must be placed in approved chemotherapy/HD waste containers that comply with EPA and state regulations.

  2. During receipt of hazardous drugs from a supplier, what precaution must be taken?

    Answer: Wear chemotherapy-tested gloves and inspect for damage or breakage

    Receiving personnel must wear appropriate PPE including chemotherapy-tested gloves and inspect packages for signs of damage.

  3. What is a closed-system drug-transfer device (CSTD) and when is its use required?

    Answer: A device that prevents transfer of contaminants and drug vapors; required for administering antineoplastic HDs

    A CSTD mechanically prevents environmental contaminants from entering and hazardous drug vapors from escaping. USP 800 requires CSTDs during administration of antineoplastic HDs.

  4. How often must wipe sampling for surface contamination be performed in HD handling areas?

    Answer: At least every 6 months and when spills occur

    USP 800 recommends routine wipe sampling at a minimum of every 6 months to detect surface contamination.

  5. Which of the following drugs would typically be classified as hazardous according to NIOSH criteria?

    Answer: Methotrexate

    Methotrexate is classified as hazardous because it is an antineoplastic agent with known carcinogenic, mutagenic, and teratogenic properties.

  6. What is the correct deactivation, decontamination, and cleaning sequence for HD compounding areas?

    Answer: Deactivate first, then decontaminate, then clean and disinfect

    The correct sequence is: deactivate (render drug inert), decontaminate (remove residue), then clean and disinfect.

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