Question

the poison prevention packaging act (pppa) of 1970 requires manufacturers and pharmacies to dispense medications in childproof caps or packaging except in the case of specific exemptions. which of the following medications must be dispensed in childproof packaging? nitroglycerin (nitrostat) sublingual albuterol inhaler monthly prescription for birth control acetaminophen/oxycodone (percocet) tablet

Explanation:

The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requires childproof packaging for medications with potential toxicity if ingested improperly, except for certain exemptions (e.g., some inhalers, birth control, and nitroglycerin sublingual in some cases have exemptions, but Percocet (acetaminophen/oxycodone) is an opioid - containing medication with high abuse and toxicity potential if misused, so it must be in childproof packaging. Nitroglycerin sublingual, albuterol inhaler, and monthly birth control prescriptions often have exemptions from PPPA childproof packaging requirements.

Answer:

D. Acetaminophen/oxycodone (Percocet) tablet