NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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throw them in the dumpster
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give them to a family member
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throw every thing down the toilet
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the unused portion can be taken back to the Pharmacy
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Detailed explanation-1: -The FDA recommends putting drugs in a plastic bag with an undesirable substance, such as cat litter or coffee grounds, and throwing them in the garbage, 6 which is then taken to a regulated disposal site. Most unused medicines should not be washed down the sink or toilet.
Detailed explanation-2: -Once you find a participating CVS location, simply bring in your unneeded or expired medication and place it in the drug take back unit conveniently located in the Pharmacy Waiting Area. Units are available during regular pharmacy hours.
Detailed explanation-3: -At that point the pharmacy gives up, takes our prescription out of the bag, and removes any patient information from the vial so it can go back into inventory. That process is called return to stock (RTS) and it is a thorn in the side of pharmacies.