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Cytotoxic drug reproductive risk — DOccMed MCQ

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ModerateOccupational DiseaseCytotoxic drug reproductive riskDOccMed

A 35-year-old worker in a pharmaceutical company handling cytotoxic drugs asks about reproductive risks. She is planning a pregnancy. What is the most appropriate advice?

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Correct answer: C — Occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs has been associated with adverse reproductive outcomes, and her exposure should be minimised through engineering controls and safe handling procedures, with a specific pregnancy risk assessment when pregnant

Occupational exposure to cytotoxic drugs has been associated with adverse reproductive outcomes including increased risk of spontaneous abortion. Controls should be reviewed, and when pregnant, a specific risk assessment under MHSWR Regulation 16 should be conducted.

Reference: COSHH; MHSWR 1999; HSE Cytotoxic Guidance