Which of the following must be placed in a sharps container?
Hazardous waste
Controlled substances
Used syringes
Biohazardous waste
Used syringes
Rationale: Used syringes must be placed in a sharps container. This is required by USP <797>. Sharps containers are not used for hazardous waste, controlled substances, or biohazardous waste.
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