CSPT - Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician Hazardous Drug Compounding Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is unpacking a shipment of hazardous drugs (HDs) that has just arrived at the pharmacy.
According to USP , what is the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this task?

Accepted Answer

One pair of chemotherapy gloves.

Answer

A single pair of regular exam gloves.

Answer

A lab coat and a surgical mask.

Answer

Two pairs of chemotherapy gloves and a gown.

Question 2

When cleaning up a small spill of a hazardous drug (less than 5 mL) in the compounding area, which of the following steps is a critical requirement of the USP <800> guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Wearing appropriate PPE, including two pairs of chemotherapy gloves, and using a spill kit.

Answer

Immediately covering the spill with paper towels and waiting for housekeeping.

Answer

Using a spray bottle with disinfectant to saturate the area.

Answer

Wiping the spill with a dry cloth first, then cleaning with sterile water.

Question 3

Which of the following agents is recommended by USP <800> for the deactivation of many hazardous drugs on surfaces before decontamination and cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) or Hydrogen Peroxide

Answer

Sterile Water for Injection

Answer

70% Isopropyl Alcohol

Answer

Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

Question 4

After compounding a sterile hazardous drug, a technician must dispose of the outer pair of chemotherapy gloves. According to USP <800>, where should these gloves be discarded?

Accepted Answer

In an approved waste container inside the PEC or a sealable bag for disposal outside the PEC.

Answer

In a regular trash can located outside the buffer room.

Answer

In a sharps container within the Primary Engineering Control (PEC).

Answer

In a red biohazard bag designated for infectious waste.

Question 5

A pharmacy is required to have a designated person responsible for overseeing compliance with USP <800>. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of this individual?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring competency of personnel and overseeing environmental control of HD areas.

Answer

Performing the final verification of all compounded sterile preparations.

Answer

Conducting annual performance reviews for all pharmacy technicians.

Answer

Negotiating drug purchasing contracts with wholesalers.

Question 6

During sterile hazardous drug compounding, how often must a technician's chemotherapy gloves be changed?

Accepted Answer

Every 30 minutes or per the manufacturer's recommendations.

Answer

Only when they become visibly soiled or torn.

Answer

At the beginning and end of each 8-hour shift.

Answer

After compounding every third preparation.

A technician is unpacking a shipment of hazardous drugs (HDs) that has just arrived at the pharmacy.According to USP , what is the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this task?

A technician is unpacking a shipment of hazardous drugs (HDs) that has just arrived at the pharmacy.
According to USP , what is the minimum Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this task?