Which of the following types of laminar airflow hoods is used to prepare a chemotherapeutic drug?

Vertical
Closed
Open
Horizontal


Vertical

Rationale: A vertical laminar airflow hood is used to prepare chemotherapeutic drugs. This is required by the USP <797>, since vertical hoods blow air from the top downward, protecting the compounding personnel from air being blown towards them.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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