Week 4

Question 1

D5W

Answer 1

Dextrose 5% in water

Question 2

NS

Answer 2

Normal saline 0.9% sodium chloride

Question 3

LR

Answer 3

Lactated ringer’s solution

Question 4

1/2NS

Answer 4

One-half normal saline 0.45% sodium chloride

Question 5

PFS

Answer 5

Prefilled syringe

Question 6

SDV

Answer 6

Single dose vial

Question 7

MDV

Answer 7

Multi dose vial

Question 8

TPN

Answer 8

Total parenteral nutrition

Question 9

Amp

Answer 9

Ampule

Question 10

IPA

Answer 10

Isopropyl alcohol

Question 11

Horizontal laminar flow hood

Answer 11

An environment for the preparation of compounded sterile preparations in which air originating from the back of the hood moves forward across the hood and into the room

Question 12

Vertical laminar flow hood

Answer 12

An environment for the preparation of chemotherapeutic and other hazardous agents in which air originating from the roof of the hood moves downward (over the agent) and is captured in a vent on the floor of the hood

Question 13

Precipitate

Answer 13

To separate from solution or suspension; a solid that emerges from a liquid solution

Question 14

Critical site

Answer 14

Any surface or area exposed to first air, which is exposed or at risk for touch, or direct air (ie, vial tops, open ampules, needle hubs, or injection ports)

Question 15

Diluent

Answer 15

Agent used to dilute medications; can be sterile water, normal saline (NS), or others