While Visiting a Home Care Patient Who Uses a Multidose

question 41

Multiple Choice

While visiting a home care patient who uses a multidose vial of an expensive bronchodilator, you notice that the expiration date for this medication has passed. Which of the following actions would you recommend at this time?

• A) Mix the remaining medication with a fresh batch.
• B) Dispose of the medication as recommended by the manufacturer.
• C) Dilute the remaining medication with saline.
• D) Use the remaining medication until it is gone.

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