NIOSH Hazardous Drug Dispensing &
Handling Procedures | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of the NIOSH Hazardous Drug Dispensing & Handling Procedures?
To ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare
workers ...
NIOSH Hazardous Drug Dispensing &
Handling Procedures | Latest Update |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary purpose of the NIOSH Hazardous Drug Dispensing & Handling Procedures?
✔✔ To ensure the safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare
workers and the environment.
How should hazardous drugs be stored in a pharmacy?
✔✔ They should be stored separately from non-hazardous drugs in clearly labeled, secure areas.
What personal protective equipment (PPE) is recommended when handling hazardous drugs?
✔✔ Gloves, gowns, face shields, and respiratory protection as appropriate to minimize exposure.
What is the first step to take when handling a hazardous drug?
✔✔ Review the specific guidelines and safety data sheet (SDS) for the drug before handling it.
How should hazardous drugs be disposed of?
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, ✔✔ They should be disposed of following proper hazardous waste procedures, in designated
disposal containers.
Why is it important to use closed-system drug transfer devices (CSTDs) when dispensing
hazardous drugs?
✔✔ CSTDs help minimize the risk of exposure to hazardous drugs by containing the drug during
administration.
What should be done if hazardous drug residue is found on a surface?
✔✔ Clean the surface immediately using appropriate cleaning materials and procedures.
When should hazardous drugs be handled in a pharmacy?
✔✔ They should be handled only when necessary and by trained personnel who follow safety
protocols.
What is the proper method for cleaning equipment used in hazardous drug handling?
✔✔ Clean all equipment with dedicated cleaning materials and follow the pharmacy’s specific
cleaning procedures for hazardous drug residue.
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