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

Answer

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

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

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

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

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

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

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