What should you NOT do to scored tablets?

• A. Split or break them
• B. Keep them in a labeled bottle
• C. Take with water
• D. Store at room temperature

Answer: (B)

Safety with scored tablets centers on keeping the medication properly identified and labeled. A scored tablet can be split only if the prescription and the tablet are intended to be divided. You may take it with water and store it as directed by the label. The action to avoid is transferring the tablets into a different labeled bottle. Moving pills to another container risks misidentification, incorrect dosing, and loss of important information like the exact drug name, strength, expiration date, and storage requirements. Keeping meds in their original packaging preserves this information and helps prevent mix-ups.