A patient does not know how to properly dispose of expired oral drug tablets in the home set-ting. Select the statement which describes the best method of disposal
a. Soak them in water to soften them, and put them in a trash can.
b. Flush them down a toilet.
c. Mix them with an undesirable substance in an impermeable container and throw in trash.
d. Put them into a paper bag that is taped closed.
ANS: C
For proper disposal of prescription drugs, take unused or outdated prescription drugs out of their original containers. Mix the drugs with an undesirable substance (e.g., used coffee grounds, kitty litter) and put them in impermeable, non-descript containers (e.g., empty metal can, resealable milk bottles) to ensure the drugs are not diverted or accidentally ingested by children or pets. Throw the sealed containers in the trash.
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