MedicationsQuestion 33 of 100
What is the correct storage instruction for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets?
a.Transfer the tablets to a weekly pill organizer for convenience
b.Keep them in the original glass container, tightly closed and protected from light and moisture
c.Store the bottle in the refrigerator at 2-8 °C
d.Keep the bottle open on the bathroom shelf for quick access
Explanation
Nitroglycerin is volatile and moisture sensitive, so it must remain in its original tightly closed amber glass container to preserve potency. Pill organizers, refrigeration, and humid bathroom storage all allow loss of drug or moisture damage, which can leave the patient without an effective dose during chest pain.
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