Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Practice Exam Practice Question

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Deactivation of hazardous drugs is primarily regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which oversees the safe disposal of hazardous materials to protect human health and the environment.

Option B, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), focuses on the safety and efficacy of drugs but does not regulate deactivation procedures.

Option C, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is concerned with public health and disease prevention rather than hazardous drug management.

Option D, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), regulates controlled substances but is not involved in the deactivation of hazardous drugs.