Chapter 12 Preparing Powdered Parenteral Medications

Question 1

How to Prepare and Administer Powdered Medications

Answer 1

• Read directions to determine amount and type of diluent, and resulting dosage strength.
• Withdraw diluent.
• Add diluent to powdered medication. Shake or roll vial until powder is fully dissolved.
• Withdraw and administer medication.

Question 2

displacement

Answer 2

amount of increased volume after mixing powder and dilutent

Question 3

For safe practice, all reconstituted medications must be labeled with the following information:

Answer 3

• Date and time med reconstituted
• Diluent amount and type
• Dosage strength
• Discard date (beyond-use date)
• Initials of the nurse