Question

question 2 (2 points)
you unpack a single, 60 gm tube of fluocinonide cream 0.05%. should you place this item onto the shelf and into inventory? why or why not?

Explanation:

Identify the drug and its classification

The drug in question is Fluocinonide cream 0.05%. Fluocinonide is a high-potency topical corticosteroid. Under standard pharmacy safety guidelines, particularly USP Chapter 800, certain high-potency corticosteroids and hormonal agents are classified as hazardous drugs.

Evaluate receiving and storage protocols

Using Pharmacy Receiving Procedures, when unpacking shipments, hazardous drugs must be identified immediately. According to Pharmacy Storage Practices, hazardous drugs should not simply be placed on regular shelves with general inventory. They require special handling, separate storage (often in negative pressure areas or designated hazardous drug shelving), and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during handling to prevent cross-contamination and exposure.

Determine the appropriate action

Therefore, you should not place this item directly onto the regular shelf and into general inventory. It must be segregated and stored in accordance with hazardous drug storage protocols (USP <800>) to ensure staff and patient safety.

Answer:

No, you should not place this item directly onto the regular shelf with general inventory.

Fluocinonide is a high-potency topical corticosteroid classified as a hazardous drug. According to safety standards (such as USP Chapter 800), hazardous drugs must be stored separately from non-hazardous inventory in a designated, neutral/negative pressure area or on dedicated shelving to prevent cross-contamination and accidental exposure to pharmacy staff.