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While unpacking today's shipment, a pharmacy technician notices that a vial of Apidra arrived frozen. The technician's best course of action is to prepare the item to be:
Suggested Answer: D
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35 comments · newest first
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Gertude
10 months ago
Wait, are we sure it can't be dispensed after thawing?
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Shenika
10 months ago
Returning it to the distributor sounds like the safest option.
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Tina
10 months ago
I thought it could be used if it was just frozen once?
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Britt
10 months ago
Definitely agree, it needs to be thawed and stored properly.
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Delmy
11 months ago
Apidra should never be frozen, it loses effectiveness.
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Tran
11 months ago
I’m leaning towards thawing it, but I also recall something about notifying the prescriber if there’s an issue with the shipment.
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Dong
11 months ago
I feel like we discussed that frozen medications can lose potency, so maybe it shouldn't be dispensed to a patient at all.
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Wilford
11 months ago
I remember a practice question about handling medications that arrived damaged, and I think returning it to the distributor was the answer.
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Erick
12 months ago
I think the vial should be thawed and stored in a refrigerator, but I'm not completely sure if that's the right procedure for frozen insulin.
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Serina
12 months ago
I'm a little confused here. Is there any risk to the patient if we dispense a frozen vial? I want to make sure I understand the implications before deciding.
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Raul
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. The vial is frozen, so we can't just dispense it to a patient. Sending it back to the prescriber doesn't seem right either. I think the best choice is to thaw it and store it properly.
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Timmy
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully. Sending it back to the distributor seems like the safest bet, but I want to make sure I'm not missing something.
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Shanice
1 year ago
This seems pretty straightforward. The best option is to thaw the vial and store it in the refrigerator.
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Fernanda
1 year ago
Hmm, I wonder if the prescriber would want a frozen sample to test on their pet penguin.
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Rosalind
1 year ago
D) returned to the distributor
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Emily
1 year ago
B) sent to the prescriber
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Willard
1 year ago
A) thawed and stored in a refrigerator
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Kyoko
1 year ago
Maybe I could try defrosting it and giving it to a patient. They might like their insulin popsicle-style.
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Myong
1 year ago
Yes, that's the correct course of action to ensure patient safety.
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Eun
1 year ago
D) returned to the distributor
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Susana
1 year ago
No, that could compromise the effectiveness of the medication.
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Tawna
1 year ago
A) thawed and stored in a refrigerator
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Craig
1 year ago
Definitely gotta send this back to the distributor. No way I'm risking a patient getting a frozen dose!
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Gary
1 year ago
D) returned to the distributor
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Francisca
1 year ago
A) thawed and stored in a refrigerator
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Phyliss
1 year ago
I'm not sure, but I think sending it to the prescriber could also be an option to get their advice.
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Brice
2 years ago
Whoa, frozen Apidra? That's not good. I'd better thaw it and store it in the fridge before it goes bad.
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Tonette
1 year ago
Returning it to the distributor is not the right option. Thaw and store it in the fridge.
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Stephaine
1 year ago
D) returned to the distributor
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Kathrine
1 year ago
No, it shouldn't be sent to the prescriber. It needs to be thawed and stored.
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Melvin
1 year ago
B) sent to the prescriber
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Reuben
1 year ago
Oh no, that's not good. It needs to be thawed and stored in the fridge.
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Louvenia
1 year ago
A) thawed and stored in a refrigerator
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Tom
2 years ago
I agree with Teddy. Thawing it and storing it properly is the safest option for the medication.
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Teddy
2 years ago
I think the best course of action is to thaw it and store it in a refrigerator.