Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) Practice Exam

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You notice the packages in one order crate from a wholesaler are floating in water. Why can these medications not be dispensed?

  1. Adulterated

  2. Misbranded

  3. Exempt

  4. Recycled

The correct answer is: Adulterated

Medications that are found in packages floating in water can be classified as adulterated. Adulteration refers to the contamination or deterioration of a product, making it unfit for consumption. When medications are exposed to water, this could potentially compromise their integrity, quality, and safety, as moisture can lead to degradation, contamination, or a change in potency. The presence of water could introduce harmful microbes or chemical reactions that could adversely affect the medication. Therefore, any medication that shows signs of compromise due to exposure to water must not be dispensed to ensure patient safety and maintain quality standards. The other options, such as misbranded, exempt, and recycled, do not apply in this scenario. Misbranding relates to labeling issues, while being classified as exempt often pertains to specific regulatory categories or categories that do not require certain standards. Recycled medications refer to medications that have been previously dispensed and returned, which also would not accurately apply to medications damaged by water exposure.