Handling hazardous drugs - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Components of the EMS System - DISPATCHER: Coordinates type and level of EMS response and dispatches the appropriate agencies. An emergency medical dispatcher may give medical instructions to the public. - FIRST RESPONDER: Entry level medically trained person. - EMT: Provides basic life support/BLS. - PARAMEDIC: Provides advanced life support/ALS. - RECEIVING FACILITY: The medical treatment facility that provides emergency care. Primary Responsibilities As first responders, peace of...

Why drugs are labeled as hazardous - toxicity risk to healthcare workers who could come into contact with the drug Three categories of hazardous drugs - antineoplastics non-antineoplastics (hormones, transplant drugs) drugs with reproductive risks Characteristics that make a drug hazardous - carcinogenic teratogenic have reproductive toxicity organ toxicity at low doses genotoxic (damage DNA and can cause cancer) NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH duty...

Define Hazardous Drugs - Prescription drugs directly toxic or have potential for toxicity to the patient using the drug. A drug labeled hazardous posses toxicity risk to healthcare workers who come in contact with drug. What are the 3 hazardous drug categories? - antineoplastics non-antineoplastics (hormones and transplant drugs) reproductive risk NIOSH - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Determines which drugs a re hazardous and produces a list. US pharmacopoeia (US...

Test Bank for Patient Care in Radiography 10th Edition by Ehrlich d. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate. ANS: D REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 13. The acronym RACE is a helpful way to remember: a. the basic principles of body mechanics. b. the steps for using a fire extinguisher. c. the steps to follow in the event of a fire. d. the steps involved in cleaning up a hazardous spill. ANS: C REF: p. 124 OBJ: 2 14. What type(s) of musculoskeletal disorder(s) is/are more likely to occu...

What is hazardous drug? - -Exhibits one or more of the characteristics in humans or animals: carcinogenic, teratogenic, reproductive toxicity, organ toxicity at low doses, genotoxic, structure and toxicity profiles of new drugs that mimic existing hazardous drugs. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the 2004 NIOSH alert: - "Preventing occupational exposure to antineoplastic and other hazardous drugs in healthcare settings." -Provides a list of hazardous drugs America...

The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has identified which of the following medications as hazardous drugs. Select all that apply. A. Antineoplastic drugs B. Non-antineoplastic drugs the manufacturer has safe handling guidance for C. Non-antineoplastic drugs with reproductive risk D. Neoplastic drugs E. Immune modulating drugs - A. Antineoplastic drugs B. Non-antineoplastic drugs the manufacturer has safe handling guidance for C. Non-antineoplastic drugs with reproduct...

VTNE Pharm Complete Exam Questions With Verified Answers All drugs need to be stored and handled so that they are safe for the patient, client, and veterinary staff. When handling drugs that are concidered cytotoxic or hazardous, personal protective apparel (PPA) should be worn. With which of the following drugs is it imperative to pay special attention to safe handling? -Ascorbic Acid -Metoclopramide -Sucralfate -Vincristine -Metronidazole Vincristine is a chemotheraputic agent and PPA...

Test Bank for Modern Dental Assisting, 13th Edition, Doni Bird, Debbie Robinson Acute chemical toxicity results from high levels of exposure over a short period. The victim feels the effects immediately and may show symptoms of dizziness, fainting, headache, nausea, or vomiting. A chronic chemical toxicity involves repeated exposures over a long period. Chemical resistance refers to a material that prevents the hazardous chemical from being in contact w...

VTNE Pharm Complete Exam Questions With Verified Answers All drugs need to be stored and handled so that they are safe for the patient, client, and veterinary staff. When handling drugs that are concidered cytotoxic or hazardous, personal protective apparel (PPA) should be worn. With which of the following drugs is it imperative to pay special attention to safe handling? -Ascorbic Acid -Metoclopramide -Sucralfate -Vincristine -Metronidazole Vincristine is a chemotheraputic agent and PPA...

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) (Ans- Instructions for hazardous substances such as chemotherapeutic agents that indicate when special handling & shipping is required State Board of Pharmacy (Ans- Ensure what specific standards are met for the licensure of pharmacist, permits are issued & requirements are met Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (Ans- Oversees use & taxings of alcohol in hospitals Chemotherapeutic agents (Ans- Cytotoxic materials. Must be prepared in a bi...