Chapter 2: Powdered Medication

Question 1

Some injectable medications come in?

Answer 1

Powdered form and must be reconstituted with a diluent before administration.

Question 2

In Pharmacology, what does Reconstitute mean?

Answer 2

To restore a dried substance to a liquid form that can be used for injection.

Question 3

In Pharmacology, what does Diluent mean?

Answer 3

An ingredient that lacks pharmacologic activity but is necessary in some medicinal preparations.