A group of nursing students are reviewing information about drugs and how they are supplied for parenteral administration. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which forms as available for parenteral administration?
Select all that apply.
A) Disposable syringes
B) Reusable cartridges
C) Ampules containing liquid form of the drug
D) Reusable vial containing liquid form of the drug
E) Vial containing drug powder
Ans: A, C, D, E
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Parenteral drugs may be available in the following forms: liquids in disposable cartridges or disposable syringes; ampules or vials that contain the liquid form of the drug; and ampules or vials that contain the powder or crystal form of the drug. These vials may be single-dose or multidose vials.
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