MAP Medication Storage & Handling

Question 1

What temperature range is generally considered 'room temperature' for medication storage per USP standards?

Accepted Answer

59°F to 77°F (15°C to 25°C)

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32°F to 40°F (0°C to 4°C)

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36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C)

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77°F to 95°F (25°C to 35°C)

Question 2

Which of the following medications typically requires refrigeration between 36°F and 46°F (2°C to 8°C)?

Accepted Answer

Insulin

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Aspirin tablets

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Metformin tablets

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Lisinopril capsules

Question 3

How should light-sensitive medications be stored to prevent photodegradation?

Accepted Answer

In an amber or brown-colored bottle in a dark location

Answer

In a clear plastic container on the windowsill

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In a transparent glass jar near fluorescent lighting

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In an open shelf away from direct sunlight only

Question 4

Why should medications generally NOT be stored in a bathroom medicine cabinet?

Accepted Answer

Heat and humidity from the bathroom can degrade medications

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Bathroom cabinets are too small for proper medication storage

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Bathroom cabinets do not meet regulatory locking requirements

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Medications stored in bathrooms are harder to inventory

Question 5

A medication requiring refrigeration was accidentally left at room temperature for 4 hours. What is the FIRST action the medication aide should take?

Accepted Answer

Consult the pharmacist or prescriber before continuing use

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Place it back in the refrigerator and continue using it as normal

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Discard it immediately without notifying anyone

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Freeze it to compensate for the time spent at room temperature

Question 6

What is the MOST appropriate location for medication storage in a residential care facility?

Accepted Answer

A locked cabinet accessible only to authorized staff

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A communal area so residents can access their own medications

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A refrigerator shared with food items for convenience

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A storage closet near cleaning supplies

Question 7

What does the label instruction 'protect from moisture' require of the medication aide?

Accepted Answer

Keep the medication in a dry environment with its container tightly closed

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Store the medication in the bathroom for the most convenient access

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Store the medication in the freezer to prevent moisture contact

Answer

Add loose desiccant crystals directly into the medication bottle