According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it would be appropriate to sanitize pharmacy countertops using a(n):

Rationale

Disinfectant

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), **disinfectants** are appropriate for sanitizing non-living surfaces such as pharmacy countertops. Disinfectants are designed to eliminate many or all pathogenic microorganisms (except bacterial spores) on inanimate objects, helping maintain a clean and safe pharmacy environment.

A (antiseptic.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. Antiseptics are intended for use on **living tissue**, such as skin, and are not appropriate for cleaning inanimate surfaces like countertops.

B (disinfectant.) CORRECT

This is correct. Disinfectants are specifically recommended by the CDC for cleaning non-living surfaces in healthcare and pharmacy settings.

C (antimicrobial.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. “Antimicrobial” is a broad term for any agent that kills or inhibits microorganisms. It does not specifically indicate suitability for surface sanitation.

D (decontaminant.) YOUR ANSWER

This is incorrect. While a decontaminant may remove or neutralize contaminants, the CDC explicitly recommends **disinfectants** for routine surface cleaning in pharmacy environments.

Conclusion

Maintaining clean pharmacy surfaces is essential to prevent contamination and infection. The CDC recommends using disinfectants on countertops because they are effective at eliminating microorganisms on non-living surfaces.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), it would be appropriate to sanitize pharmacy countertops using a(n):

Disinfectant

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