Question

What is the disposal process of expired cytotoxic drugs?

• A. Flushing in drain
• B. Municipal garbage
• C. Incineration
• D. Recycling

Hint:

Cytotoxic drug waste is hazardous and should be disposed of safely by incineration.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Cytotoxic drugs are hazardous drugs used mainly in cancer therapy. They can be harmful to humans and the environment.

Step 1: Hazard of cytotoxic drugs.
Expired cytotoxic drugs cannot be discarded like ordinary waste.

Step 2: Proper disposal.
They should be destroyed by high-temperature incineration to prevent exposure and contamination.

Step 3: Why other options are wrong.
Flushing in drain can contaminate water.
Municipal garbage can expose people and animals.
Recycling is unsafe for cytotoxic drugs.

Step 4: Final answer.
Thus, expired cytotoxic drugs are disposed of by incineration. \[ \boxed{\text{Incineration}} \]