Question

a pharmacy technician should recognize that the handling of which of the following types of medication requires the use of personal protective equipment (ppe)?
antifungal
antiretroviral
antibacterial
antineoplastic

Explanation:

Antineoplastic medications (chemotherapy drugs) are hazardous and can pose risks to healthcare workers through contact, inhalation, etc. Handling them requires PPE to protect from exposure. Antifungal, antiretroviral, and antibacterial medications generally have lower risk profiles for requiring PPE compared to antineoplastics.

Answer:

D. Antineoplastic