A nurse is required to administer a parenteral form of penicillin to a patient. Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to do when preparing penicillin in parenteral form?
A) Extract penicillin from vial and then reconstitute.
B) Save excess antibiotic after reconstitution for later use.
C) Use any available diluent for reconstitution.
D) Shake the vial well to distribute the drug evenly.
Ans: D
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When preparing a parenteral form of penicillin, the nurse should shake the vial thoroughly before withdrawing the drug to ensure its even distribution in the solution. Penicillins in powder or crystalline form must be reconstituted before being withdrawn from the vial. Excess antibiotic after reconstitution should never be saved, as the drug loses its potency when stored. Reconstitution should be done only with the diluent prescribed on the manufacturer's label.
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