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Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Assessment

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Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Assessment Which organization first used the term hazardous drugs? ASHP OSHA NIOSH Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) - ✔✔ASHP Which term defines hazardous drug... s as damaging the developing fetus? Carcinogenicity Teratogenicity Genotoxicity Reproductive toxicity - ✔✔Teratogenicity As the use and number of these potent drugs increase, so do opportunities for hazardous exposures among health care workers. T or F - ✔✔True Which term is most preferred when discussing drugs that may put workers exposed to them at risk? Cytotoxic Chemotherapy Antineoplastic Hazardous - ✔✔Hazardous Which organization classifies drugs according to carcinogenicity? ASHP NIOSH International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) National Institute of Health (NIH) - ✔✔International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Which statement best describes the purpose of the ASHP guidelines on handling hazardous drugs? a. To update the reader on new and continuing concerns for healthcare workers who handle hazardous drugs b. To reevaluate previous versions of the guidelines for errors c. T opresent standard operating procedures for the handling of hazardous drugs. d. To provide continuing education through documentation regarding the handling of hazardous drugs - ✔✔a. To update the reader on new and continuing concerns for healthcare workers who handle hazardous drugs Special training is mandatory for all emoployees who handle hazardous drugs. T or F - ✔✔True The pharmacist should take the lead in developing policies and practices for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. T or F - ✔✔True Which govermental agency mandates the availabilty of MSDS for any hazardous chemical or drug? OSHA FDA NIOSH EPA - ✔✔OSHA So far, only ASHP and NIOSH have provided guidelines for he safe handling of hazardous drugs. T or F - ✔✔False, OSHA too. Which statement about transporting of hazardous drugs is TRUE? a. Transporting hazardous-drug packages must be in sealed containers b. Secondary-closed containers are not needed for transporting hazardous drugs. c. Damaged cartons that re received should be destroyed immediately d. Protective equipment and waste-disposal materials should be kept in an area separated from that where shipments are received. - ✔✔a. Transporting hazardous-drug packages must be in sealed containers Which statement BEST describes the proper storage of hazardous drugs? a. Hazardous drugs may be stored with other drugs b. Segregation of hazardous-drug inventory decreases control c. Once hazardous drugs are stored, staf [Show More]

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