Question

question 1

a pharmacy technician should identify that a varicella vaccine should be stored in which of the following locations?

freezer
narcotic vault
medication storage bin
hazardous medication area

Explanation:

Identify vaccine storage requirements

The varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is a live-attenuated virus vaccine that is highly sensitive to heat and light. According to standard clinical guidelines (such as the CDC Vaccine Storage and Handling Toolkit), it must be stored in a continuously frozen state to maintain its potency.

Evaluate the given options

• Freezer: Correct. Varicella vaccine must be stored in a freezer between \(-50^\circ\text{C}\) and \(-15^\circ\text{C}\) (\(-58^\circ\text{F}\) and \(+5^\circ\text{F}\)).
• Narcotic vault: Incorrect. This is used for controlled substances, not temperature-sensitive biologics.
• Medication storage bin: Incorrect. Standard room-temperature bins do not provide the required freezing temperatures.
• Hazardous medication area: Incorrect. Varicella is not classified as a hazardous drug requiring containment.

Answer:

• (A) Freezer (Correct answer)
• (B) Narcotic vault
• (C) Medication storage bin
• (D) Hazardous medication area