Medication Use And Storage Practice Test

A 38-year-old man (88 kg) is taking testosterone 1.62% topical gel for hypogonadism. Reason for encounter: asks about storage while traveling. Medical history: hypogonadism and obstructive sleep apnea. Current medications: testosterone gel 1.62%, apply 2 pumps topically each morning (4 months), CPAP therapy nightly. Labs: hematocrit 49% (normal 41–53). He plans to store the gel packets in a cooler with ice during a road trip. Which of the following storage instructions is correct for testosterone topical gel?

A 72-year-old man (80 kg) brings a bag of old medications to the pharmacy. Reason for encounter: he wants to dispose of unused medications after a recent hospitalization. Medical history includes chronic pain, osteoarthritis, and depression. Current medications: oxycodone immediate-release 5 mg orally every 6 hours as needed (leftover tablets from 2 months ago), sertraline 100 mg orally daily (1 year), acetaminophen 650 mg orally every 8 hours as needed (years). Labs: not necessary. He asks how to dispose of leftover oxycodone safely. How should this medication be disposed of safely?