Hazardous Drug Management Practice Test

Minimizing exposure during transport of hazardous drugs is essential. Pneumatic tube systems can cause container rupture, leaks, and aerosolization if a container leaks or breaks inside the tube or at a terminal, potentially spreading HD contaminants through the tube system and into areas and onto staff. Because of this exposure risk, pneumatic tubes are not used for hazardous drugs, especially liquids. The standard practice is manual transport by trained personnel, using sealed, leak-proof containers and appropriate containment, with closed-system transfer devices when handling HD. So the statement is false.