Which of the following drugs is exempt from the safety cap requirement?

Nitroglycerin sublingual (SL) tablets are exempt from the safety cap requirement due to their unique therapeutic use and the critical need for quick access. Nitroglycerin is often prescribed for patients experiencing angina or heart-related conditions, where timely administration of the medication is vital for relief from acute symptoms. The design of these tablets requires that they be used quickly; a child-resistant safety cap could delay access during an emergency situation.

In many cases, certain prescription medications are exempted from child-resistant packaging to ensure that patients can have immediate access to critical medications without struggling with difficult packaging. This is particularly important for medications that address life-threatening conditions, where any delay in obtaining the medication can lead to serious health consequences.

While other options, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and prednisone, are generally available in forms that are subject to child-resistant packaging requirements, their potential for misuse and the need for safety measures differ significantly, which is why they are not exempt from this requirement.