OSHA - (CH 2) waste classification, regulations, disposal, and recycling techniques

match the type of waste with the proper medical waste category.

ignitability - corrosive - reactive - toxic -

P-list wastes includes, two commonly generated chemicals epinephrine and nitroglycerin. the EPA has excluded both chemicals from the hazardous list: however, not all states have accepted these as non-hazardous.

true

a syringe that contains a P-listed chemical that is used for its intended purpose can be disposed of in a sharps container and is not hazardous

true

controlled substances must be handled to prevent diversion and to comply with the drug enforcement agency regulations

true

non-hazardous pharmaceuticals that are residual or not returned to a reverse distributor are placed in white or blue containers that are labeled "pharmaceutical waste - incinerate only"

true

choose the type of pharmaceutical waste segregation categories.

all of the above

which of the following agencies provide regulations and oversight for pharmaceutical waste management?

all of the above

which of the following item are considered "best practices" for pharmaceutical waste management?

all of the above

hazardous pharmaceutical wastes are always compatible and can be disposed of in the same black container, as long as it is labeled properly

false

the quantity of hazardous pharmaceutical waste that is generated at a facility is categorized the same regardless of the amount.

false

the resource recovery and conservation act (RCRA) does not apply to pharmaceutical waste

false

Which is true about properly store RMW?

the room must be locked