MAC Medication Storage and Handling 2

Question 1

How should nitroglycerin tablets be stored to maintain their potency?

Accepted Answer

In the original dark glass container with a tight lid, away from heat and light

Answer

In a plastic weekly pill organizer at room temperature

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In the refrigerator at all times

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Dissolved in water in a covered container

Question 2

What does the 'beyond-use date' on a compounded medication indicate?

Accepted Answer

The last date after which the medication should not be used

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The date the medication was manufactured by the pharmacy

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The date by which the medication must be transferred to the refrigerator

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The date the prescribing physician wrote the order

Question 3

What inventory management method should be used when new medication stock is received?

Accepted Answer

Use FIFO (First In, First Out): place new stock behind existing stock and use older supplies first

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Place all new stock in front of existing stock for easy access

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Discard all old stock and replace with new supplies

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Store new and old stock together without a specific order

Question 4

Once a multi-dose vial has been opened, how should it be stored and for how long?

Accepted Answer

Per manufacturer instructions, typically refrigerated and discarded after 28 days or per facility policy

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At room temperature indefinitely until the vial is empty

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Frozen immediately after the first use

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Stored alongside single-dose vials without any additional restrictions

Question 5

What special storage requirement applies to medications labeled as 'flammable'?

Accepted Answer

Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flames

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Store them next to a fire extinguisher for quick response

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Double-lock them with Schedule II controlled substances

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Administer them only in the presence of licensed nursing staff

Question 6

What is the correct response if the medication refrigerator temperature rises above the recommended range?

Accepted Answer

Report the deviation immediately and segregate potentially compromised medications pending pharmacist or provider review

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Continue using the medications and simply document the temperature deviation

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Move all refrigerated medications to the freezer until the refrigerator is repaired

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Automatically discard all medications that were in the refrigerator

Question 7

How should medications for individual residents be organized in a medication cart or storage area?

Accepted Answer

By individual resident with clear, accurate labeling for each person

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Alphabetically by drug name in a shared area for all residents

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In one large shared container organized by drug class

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By prescribing physician, grouped alphabetically by doctor name