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According toUSP Chapter <800>, appropriateeye and face protectionmust be worn in which of the following scenarios involvingany hazardous drug?
Suggested Answer: C
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USP <800> mandates that personal protective equipment (PPE) be worn when handling hazardous drug spillsto protect againstinhalation, skin absorption, or accidental ingestion.
Full PPE includes gloves, gowns, eye protection, and respiratory protection when necessary.
Reference:USP <800> Hazardous Drug Handling Guidelines.
21 comments · newest first
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Jamal
2 days ago
Let's hope we all get it right!
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Jettie
7 days ago
Same here, it makes sense.
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Arminda
12 days ago
I feel confident about this question.
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Lindy
17 days ago
C) Cleaning a spill is the most obvious choice.
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Goldie
23 days ago
Better safe than sorry!
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Golda
28 days ago
But you never know with hazardous drugs.
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Jamal
1 month ago
B) Disinfecting a surface seems safer too.
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Jettie
1 month ago
Not as hazardous, but still important.
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Arminda
1 month ago
What about A) Counting out tablets?
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Lindy
2 months ago
Definitely need protection for that.
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Goldie
2 months ago
Agreed, spills are risky!
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Golda
2 months ago
I think it's C) Cleaning a spill.
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Sherron
2 months ago
I thought just gloves were enough for counting tablets.
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Kenneth
2 months ago
Cleaning spills? 100% yes!
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Madelyn
2 months ago
Wait, do we really need it for refrigerating compounds?
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Gerry
3 months ago
Definitely agree, especially during spills!
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Chery
3 months ago
Eye protection is a must when handling hazardous drugs!
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Domingo
3 months ago
I agree with the others, but I feel like all options might require some level of protection. I need to double-check USP Chapter 800.
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Lashandra
3 months ago
I’m a bit confused; I thought we only needed eye protection for more direct contact scenarios, like cleaning spills.
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Aileen
3 months ago
I remember practicing questions about hazardous drugs, and I feel like disinfecting a surface might not need that level of protection.
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Junita
4 months ago
I think eye and face protection is definitely required for cleaning a spill, but I'm not sure about the other options.