NCLEX RN Practice Question

The correct method for disposing of unused prescription medications in a healthcare setting is to use a designated medication disposal container, such as a drug take-back bin or pharmaceutical waste receptacle, as mandated by regulatory guidelines. This ensures that medications are not discarded in a way that might harm the environment or be accessed improperly. Other methods, such as flushing medications down the toilet or discarding them in regular trash, pose significant risks to water supplies and public safety.