United States Pharmacopeia 800: Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Part 1

Question 1

Certain drugs pose a threat during compounding through skin contact or inhalation contact alone. These drugs are known as ____ drugs (HD)

Answer 1

hazardous drugs

Question 2

The list of over 200 HDs can be found at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). They’re categorized in the following order:

Answer 2

Any active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) that’s considered hazardous or any antineoplastic (chemotherapy agent)

Question 3

Each encounter with an HD needs to be reviewed and evaluated to ensure all personnel are properly ____

Answer 3

protected

Question 4

Some examples of HD exposure are inventory process, dispensing, compounding, cleaning/deactivation, administration, spills, transportation, and ____

Answer 4

waste

Question 5

HDs should not be stored on the floor or in areas that are at high risk for ____ or high traffic

Answer 5

flooding

Question 6

Inventory processes should occur in a neutral or negative ____ area

Answer 6

pressure

Question 7

There should be a dedicated refrigerator for the storage of HDs that’s ____ from other stock

Answer 7

separate

Question 8

If a container doesn’t require opening → label it as “____” and return it to the wholesaler or manufacturer.

Answer 8

hazardous

Question 9

If a container is broken or opened → open it in the controlled primary engineering control on a plastic-backed mat, then wipe the outside and place it in a ____. Then, either return the HD or dispose of it after deactivating/decontaminating.

Answer 9

plastic bag