OSHA has established guidelines for the safe handling of chemotherapeutic medications. The nurse correctly states that safe handling includes:

Question

Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. safe medication storage.
2. safe medication disposal.
3. safe medication handling.
4. required days off.
5. appropriate charges for services.

Answer 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: OSHA has instituted specific guidelines for safe medication storage for chemotherapeutic agents.
Rationale 2: OSHA has instituted specific guidelines for safe medication disposal for chemotherapeutic agents.
Rationale 3: OSHA has instituted specific guidelines for safe medication handling for chemotherapeutic agents.
Rationale 4: OSHA has not instituted specific guidelines for required days off for those administering chemotherapeutic agents.
Rationale 5: OSHA has not instituted specific guidelines for the appropriate cost of services.
Global Rationale: the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have established and publicized guidelines for safe handling of antineoplastic medications. The guidelines include information on safe storage and disposal as well as safe handling. Required days off and appropriate cost of services are not addressed by OSHA.