NAPLEX Question of the Day
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In the ISO 7 anteroom of a USP <797>-compliant cleanroom, a pharmacist is preparing to compound cefazolin 2 g in 50 mL normal saline for IVPB. The product will be prepared in an ISO 5 horizontal laminar airflow workbench (LAFW) located in the ISO 7 buffer room. The pharmacist has access to sterile 70% IPA, low-lint wipes, a cefazolin vial, diluent syringes and needles, and sterile powder-free gloves. Before entering the buffer room, the pharmacist must complete full garbing. Available PPE includes shoe covers, head/hair cover, face mask, disposable gown, and sterile gloves. The work surface of the LAFW has been previously disinfected and allowed to dry. The pharmacist reviews the garbing sequence to minimize contamination risk before beginning any manipulations in first air.
Which of the following steps is most appropriate to ensure aseptic technique?