Medication Storage and Handling Flashcards
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How should nitroglycerin tablets be stored to maintain their potency?
Answer: In the original dark glass container with a tight lid, away from heat and light
Nitroglycerin is highly unstable and must be kept in its original dark glass container with a tight lid to protect it from heat, light, and moisture.
What does the 'beyond-use date' on a compounded medication indicate?
Answer: The last date after which the medication should not be used
The beyond-use date is the last date a compounded medication should be administered; it must be discarded after this date to ensure patient safety.
What inventory management method should be used when new medication stock is received?
Answer: Use FIFO (First In, First Out): place new stock behind existing stock and use older supplies first
The FIFO method ensures older medications are used before newer ones, minimizing the risk of medications reaching their expiration date unused.
Once a multi-dose vial has been opened, how should it be stored and for how long?
Answer: Per manufacturer instructions, typically refrigerated and discarded after 28 days or per facility policy
After opening, multi-dose vials must follow manufacturer and facility guidelines, typically refrigeration and discard within 28 days to prevent contamination.
What special storage requirement applies to medications labeled as 'flammable'?
Answer: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames
Flammable medications must be stored in cool, well-ventilated areas away from heat and ignition sources to prevent fire or explosion hazards.
What is the correct response if the medication refrigerator temperature rises above the recommended range?
Answer: Report the deviation immediately and segregate potentially compromised medications pending pharmacist or provider review
Temperature deviations require immediate reporting and segregation of affected medications so a pharmacist or provider can determine whether they remain safe to use.
How should medications for individual residents be organized in a medication cart or storage area?
Answer: By individual resident with clear, accurate labeling for each person
Organizing medications by individual resident with clear labeling is essential to prevent administration errors and ensure each resident receives the correct medications.