United States Pharmacopeia 800: Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Part 9

Question 1

Chemotherapy gloves should be replaced if ____ or ____ are found

Answer 1

pin holes or tears

Question 2

When handling HDs, the risk of ____ exposure is great

Answer 2

respiratory

Question 3

In case of eye exposure, an ____ station is required for the facility

Answer 3

eye wash

Question 4

Materials and surfaces should be compatible with each chemical agent, so manufacturer information, such as the ____ (COA) and the ____ (SDS) information, should be kept and reviewed as part of the facility’s documentation

Answer 4

certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS)

Question 5

How do you clean a Biological Safety Cabinet?

Answer 5

1. Garb and handwash in the Ante room before entering the buffer area
2. Place the chemo-waste container inside the BSC on the mat.
3. Spray cleaning agent or alcohol on the front lip (tray area near edge of BSC) and wipe with cloth. Discard in the container inside the BSC.
4. Next, clean the intravenous (IV) pole and sides. Wipe with overlapping strokes, from top to bottom, downward toward the work surface. Discard in the container inside the BSC when done.
5. Clean the work surface wfrom back to front, around the mat, moving outward with overlapping strokes
6. Clean the inner view screen (glass front) of the BSC. Discard the cloth in waste container.
7. Pinch the mat and place in the waste container.
8. Remove the outer pair of gloves and discard them in the waste container.
9. Clean the outside of the view screen. Discard cloth in the waste container.
10. Remove the container and place it in the outer trash container marked Hazardous. Degown and place all personal protective equipment (PPE) in the same trash.