Chapter 07: Reconstitution of Powders and Liquids

Chapter 07: Reconstitution of Powders and Liquids

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

17. Which has a shorter shelf life: reconstituted or unreconstituted medications?

ANS:

Reconstituted medications have a shorter shelf life.

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18. Which is the diluent in a solution such as an antibiotic and SW?

ANS:

The sterile water (SW) is the diluent, the inactive ingredient.

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19. If the prescriber orders 30 mL q 1 hr of a 50% formula for an adult nutritional formula, what is the ratio of the formula to the water added?

ANS:

1:1 ratio (50% of 30 = 15 mL) ( 15 mL of formula. 30 mL – 15 mL = 15 mL water).

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20. If you were preparing 100 mL of a 10% solution of hydrogen peroxide for an irrigation, how much peroxide and how much water would you use?

ANS:

1. 10 mL of hydrogen peroxide (10% of 100 mL = 10 mL)
2. 90 mL of sterile water (100 mL – 10 mL = 90 mL)

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21. Why are sterile solutions used for wound irrigations?

ANS:

Sterile solutions are used for most wound irrigations to prevent and treat wound infections.

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