NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What is a unique precaution for handling Mitomycin due to it being a ____?

Vesicant; DMSO and cool compress application
Vinca alkaloid; strict intravenous use
Topoisomerase inhibitor; premedication with antihistamines
Alkylating agent; premedication with antiemetics

The correct answer is: Vesicant; DMSO and cool compress application

Mitomycin is a vesicant, which means it has the potential to cause severe tissue damage if it leaks out of the vein during administration. When handling vesicants like Mitomycin, it is crucial to follow proper precautions to prevent extravasation. DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) and cool compress application are unique precautions specifically recommended for mitigating tissue damage in case of extravasation of vesicants like Mitomycin, making option A the correct answer. Options B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not align with the unique precaution needed for handling a vesicant such as Mitomycin.