Unit 1.1

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What is the common abbreviation for Dextrose 5% in Water?

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D5W

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What does the term 'Admixture' mean in pharmacy?

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A solution for parenteral use made by combining two or more parenteral products.

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What is the primary responsibility of a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital's inpatient pharmacy?

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Maintaining patient profiles.

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What is the main advantage of parenteral administration of drugs?

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Bypasses the GI tract.

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What is the purpose of an 'Authorized Drug List (ADL)' in a hospital pharmacy?

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To list medications authorized for use in the hospital pharmacy.

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What type of solution is D5W classified as?

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A hypotonic solution.

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What are parenteral products?

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Medications that are administered by injection or infusion.

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Why is maintaining patient profiles important for Pharmacy Technicians?

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It ensures accurate medication management and patient safety.

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What are the common routes of parenteral drug administration?

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Intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), and subcutaneous (SC).

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What is the difference between a solution and an admixture in pharmacy?

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A solution is a homogeneous mixture, while an admixture combines two or more parenteral products.