Posted: January 15th, 2018

1. The nurse is preparing Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Safe handling of the drug should be implemented to protect the nurse from injury

The nurse is preparing Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan). Safe handling of the drug should be implemented to protect the nurse from injury. Which of the following action by the nurse should be corrected?

A. The nurse should wear mask and gloves.
B. Air bubbles should be expelled on wet cotton.
C. Label the hanging IV bottle with “ANTINEOPLASTIC CHEMOTHERAPY” sign.
D. Vent vials after mixing.