Question

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a pharmacy technician is preparing to store a medication and notices the label states store at controlled room temperature. which of the following temperature ranges should the technician identify as correct?

\\(2^\circ\text{c}\\) to \\(8^\circ\text{c}\\) (\\(36^\circ\text{f}\\) to \\(46^\circ\text{f}\\))

\\(-20^\circ\text{c}\\) to \\(-10^\circ\text{c}\\) (\\(-4^\circ\text{f}\\) to \\(14^\circ\text{f}\\))

\\(8^\circ\text{c}\\) to \\(15^\circ\text{c}\\) (\\(46^\circ\text{f}\\) to \\(59^\circ\text{f}\\))

\\(15^\circ\text{c}\\) to \\(30^\circ\text{c}\\) (\\(59^\circ\text{f}\\) to \\(86^\circ\text{f}\\))

Explanation:

Identify standard USP temperature definitions

According to the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) guidelines, specific temperature ranges are defined for storing medications to maintain their stability and efficacy.

Evaluate the given options

• \(2^\circ\text{C}\) to \(8^\circ\text{C}\) (\(36^\circ\text{F}\) to \(46^\circ\text{F}\)) represents refrigerator temperature.
• \(-20^\circ\text{C}\) to \(-10^\circ\text{C}\) (\(-4^\circ\text{F}\) to \(14^\circ\text{F}\)) represents freezer temperature.
• \(8^\circ\text{C}\) to \(15^\circ\text{C}\) (\(46^\circ\text{F}\) to \(59^\circ\text{F}\)) represents cool temperature.
• \(15^\circ\text{C}\) to \(30^\circ\text{C}\) (\(59^\circ\text{F}\) to \(86^\circ\text{F}\)) represents controlled room temperature.

Select the correct range

The question asks for the range corresponding to "controlled room temperature," which is \(15^\circ\text{C}\) to \(30^\circ\text{C}\) (\(59^\circ\text{F}\) to \(86^\circ\text{F}\)).

Answer:

• (A) 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F)
• (B) -20°C to -10°C (-4°F to 14°F)
• (C) 8°C to 15°C (46°F to 59°F)
• (D) 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F) (Correct answer)