Your patient informs you that she keeps her albuterol MDI stored in her refrigerator because she feels that this keeps the medication "fresher" for a longer time. What is your best response?
a. Tell her that is a fine idea and that you may make the same recommendation to other patients.
b. Suggest that she put it in the freezer instead because the colder temperature may keep the drug "fresher" for a longer time.
c. Request that she no longer refrigerate the canister but instead store it at room temperature.
d. Tell her to place the MDI in the bottom drawer of the refrigerator because this will keep it the "freshest."
ANS: C
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