Which of the following statements regarding medication packaging is TRUE?

A) Vials consist of a barrel with a needle or adapter attached and a pre-filled glass tube containing the medication.
B) Pre-filled syringes are completely sealed glass containers with a thin breakable neck.
C) Ampules consist of a glass container with a sealed rubber stopper that can be pierced by a needle to withdraw the medication.
D) Nebules are plastic containers designed so that the top can be torn off and the medication squeezed out.


Answer: D

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