Medications requiring refrigeration should be kept in a

• A. Refrigerator drawer
• B. Lockbox
• C. Pantry shelf
• D. Desk drawer

Answer: (B)

Medications that must be kept refrigerated still need protection from unauthorized access. A locked container provides a secured, restricted-access storage option for refrigerated medicines, supporting both proper handling and accountability. The refrigerator drawer may keep things cold, but if it isn’t locked, it can be accessed by unauthorized people. A pantry shelf or desk drawer lacks refrigeration and security, making them unsuitable for meds that require cold storage. In practice, these medications should be stored in a locked, temperature-controlled unit to maintain the required cold environment and prevent tampering.