PHARMACY
Procoagulants
B. When protamine is dosed based on the exact amount needed to reverse circulating heparin levels, it produces the lowest activated clotting time values. C. Protamine can cause adverse reactions including anaphylaxis,…
Vasodilators
A. Sympatholytics 1. β-Adrenergic blockers are less commonly used as first-line agents in hypertension as other agents may have a better safety profile for this indication in those older than the age…
Intravenous Sedatives and Hypnotics
2. The context-sensitive half-time of propofol is only minimally influenced by the duration of the infusion (when used as a sedative for prolonged intensive care unit [ICU] care, the context sensitive…
Equipment and facilities
6 Equipment and facilities Learning objectives 1. Discuss USP 797 guidelines and their importance in preventing microbial contamination. 2. Discuss requirements for the intravenous area according to USP 797, and demonstrate environmental…
Calculations used in intravenous preparations
5 Calculations used in intravenous preparations Learning objectives 1. Calculate the volume of an injectable solution and the quantity of drug in an injectable solution. 2. Calculate powder volume for an injectable…
