HAZARDS
What is the term for a substance that causes cancer?
carcinogenic substance
In what year was the Occupational Safety and Health Act passed?
1970
Which FDA publication lists approved drug products and therapeutic equivalence evaluations?
ORANGE BOOK
What document should a pharmacy maintain for each hazardous chemical used in the workplace?
Which drug reference is organized into five sections and is widely used by pharmacists?
Drug Facts and Comparisons.
What is the term for a substance that causes developmental malformations?
teratogenic substance
Which vaccination must employers offer to healthcare workers with occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials?
hep b
Which reference historically compiled manufacturer-provided drug prescribing information?
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR).
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
Which drug reference lists over 22,000 prescription and over-the-counter medications?
American Drug Index.
What does the blue diamond on an NFPA hazard label represent?
health hazards
What document provides information about chemical hazards, including fire and explosion risks?
SDS
What is the official United States compendium of drug quality standards?
USP
What type of filter is used in many laminar airflow hoods to remove airborne particles?
HEPA
Which reference provides recommended medication dosages for children and newborns?
Pediatric and Neonatal Dosage Handbook.
What does the red diamond on an NFPA hazard label represent?
flammability
What workplace science focuses on designing equipment and environments to fit human needs?
ERGONOMICS
Which FDA database provides official drug labeling information?
Daily Med
What concentration of bleach solution is traditionally taught for certain biohazard spill procedures?
A 1:10 bleach dilution, when appropriate under facility policy.
Which drug reference includes manufacturer information, brand and generic names, product identification, and prescribing information?
Physicians' Desk Reference (PDR).
What does a rating of 4 in the red NFPA diamond indicate?
An extreme flammability hazard.
A substance that chemically destroys or damages tissue or materials
CAUSTIC
What do therapeutic equivalence codes in the Orange Book help pharmacy personnel determine?
Whether drug products are therapeutically equivalent. An AB rating generally indicates therapeutic equivalence
What should you do first when discovering a biohazard spill?
Restrict access, notify appropriate personnel, and follow the facility's spill-response procedure.
Which drug reference provides information about drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics?
Goodman & Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics.