Which of the following is one of the times that certain drugs are at greatest risk for spraying, splattering, and aerosolization?
a. When needles are withdrawn from drug vials
b. When medication is injected into the automatic capsule machine
c. When medication is placed in the automatic dispenser
d. When the manufacturer's shipping container is first opened
a.When needles are withdrawn from drug vials
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