Hazardous Drug Preparation Part 5

Question 1

When CSTDs aren’t available, use caution to avoid ____ build-up inside the vial.

Answer 1

pressure

Question 2

When adding diluent to a vial, inject slightly less air into the vial than required to maintain “____” pressure

Answer 2

negative

Question 3

Keep the access pin or needle in the vial when ____

Answer 3

measuring the dose

Question 4

When removing the syringe from the vial, use a steady, ____ motion

Answer 4

slow

Question 5

When removing air bubbles from a syringe, clear any solution from the hub of the needle by drawing additional ____ into the syringe (ensuring no medication leaves the closed system)

Answer 5

air

Question 6

Any excess drug that needs to be removed from the closed system should be expelled into a closed container, known as an ____ container

Answer 6

empty evacuated container