PharmacologyQuestion 82 of 100
How should most refrigerated vaccines be stored in the clinic?
a.On the refrigerator door shelf for easy access
b.In the center of the refrigerator within the manufacturer's recommended temperature range, with temperatures monitored and logged daily
c.At room temperature on the counter until the end of the clinic day
d.In the freezer, regardless of the manufacturer's instructions
Explanation
Refrigerated vaccines are stored in the central area of a dedicated unit within the labeled temperature range, with daily temperature monitoring and documentation so excursions are caught early. The door shelf experiences the largest temperature swings each time it opens. Leaving vaccines at room temperature or freezing products not meant to be frozen can inactivate them and require disposal.
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