Question

a pharmacy technician has assembled all the needed components of a prescription on a cart and is preparing to take it into the segregated compounding area. which of the following actions should the technician take? move any boxes and cartons out of the segregated area. place any pens, pencils, calculators, and papers needed in the primary engineering control. spray the cart and supplies with isopropyl alcohol before entering the area. spray gloves with isopropyl alcohol.

Explanation:

In a segregated compounding area, items like pens, pencils, calculators, and papers needed for compounding should be placed in the primary engineering control (PEC) to maintain sterility and proper workflow. Moving boxes out isn't typical, spraying cart/supplies or gloves with isopropyl alcohol isn't the standard action here.

Answer:

B. Place any pens, pencils, calculators, and papers needed in the primary engineering control.