Question

question 76

a pharmacy technician is filling a prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. which of the following container types should the technician select for this medication?

a standard amber plastic vial
an original glass container with a metal screw cap
a child-resistant plastic vial
a clear plastic container to confirm tablet appearance

Explanation:

Analyze Nitroglycerin Storage Requirements

Using the Nitroglycerin Storage knowledge point
Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets are highly volatile and can easily lose their potency if exposed to air, moisture, or light. To prevent degradation and adsorption, federal regulations require that they be dispensed only in their original, unopened glass container with a tight-fitting metal screw cap.

Analyze Medication Error Reporting Organizations

Using the Medication Error Reporting knowledge point
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) operates the National Medication Errors Reporting Program (MERP). This program accepts voluntary, confidential reports of medication errors and near-misses from healthcare professionals and consumers to analyze trends and issue safety alerts.

Answer:

Question 76

• A standard amber plastic vial
• An original glass container with a metal screw cap (Correct answer)
• A child-resistant plastic vial
• A clear plastic container to confirm tablet appearance

Question 77

• Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) (Correct answer)
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• State Board of Pharmacy (BOP)