NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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A Biological Safety Cabinet is a type of:

  1. Compounding aseptic isolator

  2. Segregated compounding area

  3. Primary engineering control

  4. Containment primary engineering control

The correct answer is: Containment primary engineering control

A Biological Safety Cabinet is a type of Containment Primary Engineering Control because it is designed to provide personnel, product, and environmental protection when working with hazardous materials such as infectious agents. Option A, Compounding Aseptic Isolator, refers to a barrier isolator system used for sterility testing, aseptic processing, and preparation of sterile products, but it is not specifically designed for protection against biological agents. Option B, Segregated Compounding Area, refers to a designated area within a pharmacy where compounding activities are carried out. While it is important for maintaining clean workspaces, it does not offer the same level of protection as a Biological Safety Cabinet. Option C, Primary Engineering Control, typically refers to devices such as laminar airflow workbenches used for sterile compounding. While these offer protection for sterility, they are not specific for biohazard containment like a Biological Safety Cabinet. Therefore, the correct answer is D, as a Biological Safety Cabinet is specifically designed to provide containment when working with hazardous biological materials.