CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Hazardous Drug Compounding Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Yellow chemotherapy waste containers approved by EPA

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Standard biohazard red bags

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Regular trash containers if double-bagged

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Sharps containers only

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Wear chemotherapy-tested gloves and inspect for damage or breakage

Answer

Receive and unpack like any other medication

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Only pharmacists may receive HD shipments

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Store in buffer area immediately

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

A syringe with a Luer-lock tip

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A sealed vial that eliminates needle use

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A device required only during HD waste disposal

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

At least every 6 months and when spills occur

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Daily

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Weekly

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Annually

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate

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Amoxicillin

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Acetaminophen

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Ibuprofen

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Deactivate first, then decontaminate, then clean and disinfect

Answer

Clean first, then decontaminate, then deactivate

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Disinfect only with sterile 70% IPA

Answer

Decontaminate only with bleach