USP 800 Exam Questions And Answers
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What is a hazardous drug (HD)? - answerA drug that has the potential to be toxic to exposed
healthcare workers
- pharmacists, technicians, nurses, lab workers and other staff
Who determines which drugs are included on the hazardous medication list? ...
What is a hazardous drug (HD)? - answer✔A drug that has the potential to be toxic to exposed
healthcare workers
- pharmacists, technicians, nurses, lab workers and other staff
Who determines which drugs are included on the hazardous medication list? - answer✔National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
What are USP 800? - answer✔Standards of practice for how to safely work with the drug on the
hazardous medication list
How should hazardous drugs be stored? - answer✔Should be assessed for risk - HD that require
manipulation should be stored away from other drugs. HD that are single dose packaged and do not
require manipulation can be stored with non-HD
Stored in a way that prevents spills, leaks or breakage if the container fails - cannot be stored on floor;
shelving with raised lips on front are good option
What should persons compounding HD wear? - answer✔PPE including a chemotherapy gown, two pairs
of shoe covers, and two sets of chemotherapy gloves (powder free)
If there is risk of dust or debris, a N95 mask is required
If there is concern for vaporization of medication a respirator is required
What should be used to prevent contamination of HD? - answer✔Negative pressure technique for IV
compounding or a closed system transfer device (CSTD)
Where should the compounding of HD sterile preparations occurs? - answer✔In a negative pressure
area to prevent the spread of hazardous materials
What is required of the compounding area for a HD sterile preparation? - answer✔Ante room:
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