MedicationsQuestion 32 of 100
'Controlled room temperature' on a manufacturer's storage label corresponds to which temperature range?
a.2-8 °C
b.8-15 °C
c.15-20 °C
d.20-25 °C
Explanation
Controlled room temperature is defined as 20-25 °C, with brief excursions permitted between 15 and 30 °C. The 2-8 °C range describes refrigeration, while 8-15 °C corresponds to a cool storage area and 15-20 °C falls below the controlled room temperature range.
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