PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 6 Question 78 Discussion

Actual exam question for PTCB's PTCE exam

Question #: 78
Topic #: 6

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What is the first thing a pharmacy technician should do when a body area is exposed to a hazardous substance?

ANotify the pharmacy manager

BThoroughly flush with water

CCall environmental services for help with cleanup

DGo to the emergency department

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Suggested Answer: A

by Joseph at Dec 08, 2023, 03:31 PM

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Brock

2 hours ago

I agree with Joanna, flushing with water is the first step to take in case of exposure to a hazardous substance.

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Joanna

1 days ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water

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Portia

3 days ago

I think notifying the pharmacy manager should also be done, so they can take appropriate action and prevent future incidents.

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Ngoc

6 days ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water seems like the most logical first step to me. Can't have the hazardous substance hanging around, gotta get that flushed off ASAP!

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Alisha

7 days ago

I agree with Chi. Flushing with water can help minimize the effects of the hazardous substance before seeking further help.

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Chi

16 days ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water. It's important to remove the hazardous substance from the body as quickly as possible.

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