Chapter 3: Vial and Ampule Flashcards
1
Q
Medications can be drawn up into?
A
A syringe from a vial or ampule.
2
Q
What is a Vial?
A
A small, glass, prefilled, sterile container for liquid or powder injectable medications that’s sealed with a rubber stopper.
3
Q
Vials can be single-use dose or multiple-dose?
A
Yes.
4
Q
What is an Ampute?
A
A small, glass, single-use container for liquid injectable medications.
5
Q
Using a gauze pad to protect the fingers, the medication is accessed by?
A
Snapping the top off at the neck on the scored break line.
6
Q
Vials and Ampules should be disposed in?
A
Sharps container.
