Which statement correctly describes the difference between decontamination and deactivation of hazardous drugs?
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A
Decontamination neutralizes the drug chemically; deactivation removes it physically
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B
Deactivation chemically neutralizes the drug; decontamination physically removes residue
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C
Both terms are interchangeable and refer to the same process
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D
Decontamination applies only to antineoplastics; deactivation applies to all HDs