PTCB Exam PTCE Topic 6 Question 78 Discussion

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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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Earnestine

1 months ago

B) is the way to go, no question. Flushing that stuff off is key. Although, I'd probably also start singing 'Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head' while I'm at it, just to lighten the mood.

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Bulah

8 days ago

B) Definitely, flushing with water is crucial. Singing a little tune could help lighten the mood too!

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Bulah

15 days ago

A) Notify the pharmacy manager

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Bulah

16 days ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water

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Vincenza

1 months ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water, no doubt about it. Gotta neutralize that hazard before anything else. Although I do wonder if the emergency department has a nice foot bath I could use...

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Alex

1 months ago

Hmm, I'm going with B). Can't be wasting time calling environmental services or going to the ER, you need to act fast and get that stuff off your body!

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Solange

1 months ago

A) Notify the pharmacy manager is important, but I think B) is the priority - safety first, then notify the manager.

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Noel

1 months ago

I think notifying the pharmacy manager should also be done simultaneously to ensure proper protocol is followed.

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Brock

2 months 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

2 months ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water

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Portia

2 months 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

2 months 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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Remona

8 days ago

B) Thoroughly flush with water

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Elbert

9 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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