Question

which of the following critical areas should be cleaned with a 70% isopropyl alcohol (ipa) wipe when compounding sterile products?
vial top
syringe plunger
needle hub
syringe tip

Explanation:

In sterile product compounding, the vial top (the rubber or plastic top of a vial containing medication) is a critical area that needs to be cleaned with 70% IPA to remove contaminants before accessing the vial's contents. The syringe plunger, needle hub, and syringe tip are not typically cleaned with IPA wipes in this context as they have different roles or are part of the syringe assembly that is handled differently.

Answer:

A. Vial top