The nurse understands that the proper solution for administration of amphotericin B (Fungizone) is:
a. normal saline. c. Ringer's lactate.
b. dextrose 5% in water. d. any sterile IV solution.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Amphotericin B is incompatible with normal saline.
B Correct: IV solutions of amphotericin should be added to infusion of dextrose and water only.
C Incorrect: Amphotericin B is incompatible with LR.
D Incorrect: IV solutions of amphotericin should be added to infusion of dextrose and water only.
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