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29 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following drugs are compatible with dextrose only? (Select ALL that apply.) |
AAmphotecBCellCeptCSynercid EBactrim |
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Which of the following statements concerning IV medications are correct? (Select ALL that apply.) |
-Furosemide and metronidazole IV bags are not refrigerated. -Phenytoin IV requires a filter due to the potential for precipitation. -Calcium can bind to phosphate in parenteral nutrition preparations. |
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Which color would indicate that chlorpromazine is acceptable for use? |
light yellow |
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A nurse calls the pharmacy to see if she can infuse diltiazem via Y-site into the same line with heparin. What is a reputable resource for this compatibility information? |
Handbook on Injectable Drugs |
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Which of the following medications require a "protect from light" covering while infusing? (Select ALL that apply.) |
Doxycycline |
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Which of the following drugs are compatible with saline? (Select ALL that apply.) |
AAmpicillinBUnasynCDaptomycinDPhenytoin |
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A hospital pharmacist is compiling a chart of compounding instructions for IV medications in the clean room. Which of the following medications should be indicated as "Do Not Shake"? |
Insulin Immune globulins Enbrel Alteplase |
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Which of the following is an example of a physical incompatibility that can occur with a drug? (Select ALL that apply.) |
DDrug that cannot be placed into PVC container EDrug incompatible with NS |
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Which drugs exhibit sorption issues? (Select ALL that apply.) |
regular human insulin nitroglycerin |
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All of the following drugs require light protection during administration EXCEPT: |
Brevibloc |
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Drugs known to leach to PVC bags include the following: (Select ALL that apply.) |
Tacrolimus Docetaxel Paclitaxel |
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Which of the following medications require protection from light during administration? |
sodium nitroprusside |
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When compounding IV medications from ampules what is used to prevent particulates from getting into the IV bag? |
Filter needles |
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Drugs that cause leaching issues when placed in PVC containers include which of the following drugs? (Select ALL that apply.) |
Ixabepilon |
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Drugs known to exhibit sorption to PVC include the following: (Select ALL that apply.) |
AAmiodaroneBCarmustineCLorazepamDSufentanilEThiopental |
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Which of the following IV medications require filtration? (Select ALL that apply.) |
AAlbuminBAmphotericin B, liposomalCLipidsDPhenytoinEParenteral Nutrition (PN) |
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Which of the following statements regarding IV compatibility is false? |
If two medications are listed as incompatible in the same container, they should not be administered via a Y-site. |
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Which of the following IV medications should not be refrigerated? (Select ALL that apply.) |
BDexmedetomidineCPropofolDAcyclovirEEnoxaparin |
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Which of the following should accompany a micafungin dose when is delivered to the nursing unit for patient administration? |
A light-protective covering |
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All of the following drugs are compatible with saline only and cannot be put in dextrose EXCEPT which drug? |
Bactrim |
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Drugs known to leach to PVC bags include the following: (Select ALL that apply.) |
Temsirolimus Cabazitaxel Teniposide |
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What is the definition of incompatibility? |
When one product is combined with another resulting in a product unsuitable for patient use |
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One of the nurses on the floor has called the pharmacy concerning a vial of norepinephrine. She notes it is a dark brown color. What is the best course of action? |
discard the vial |
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Which of the following drugs require filtration? (Select ALL that apply.) |
lorazepam golimumab |
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Which of the following drugs require filtration? |
amiodarone |
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A patient comes to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome. Intravenous nitroglycerin therapy is started. Which of the following statements regarding intravenous nitroglycerin is correct? (Select ALL that apply.) |
This medication will be adsorbed by polyvinyl chloride bags. |
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A pharmacy technician has finished preparing IV medications and needs to be instructed on how the medications should be stored. Which of the following IV agents are not refrigerated? (Select ALL that apply.) |
CMoxifloxacinDMetronidazoleEBactrim |
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Which of the following medications must be protected from light during administration? (Select ALL that apply.) |
flolan Phytonadione |
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The majority of drugs that require filters use what size filter? |
0.22 micron |