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October 4, 2026 Safe and Effective Care Environment

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Safe and Effective Care Environment QID 450

Which home safety intervention should be taken to ensure adequate medication safety for children?

  1. Removing all child-resistant caps to simplify access for adults

  2. Keeping medications at a child's eye level to teach them about drug safety

  3. Correct answer Storing medications in a locked cabinet out of reach of children

  4. Encouraging children to play in areas where medications are stored to increase their familiarity

Rationale

To ensure the safety of medications in the home, and to prevent accidental ingestion by children, medications should be stored in a locked cabinet that is out of reach of children.

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