Title: Module 2: Prepare Intravenous Admixtures (Part 1 of 2)
Course: PTN 0086 Pharmacy Technician III > Section: Module 2: Prepare Intravenous Admixtures (Part 1 of 2)

Introduction

Parenteral products have special requirements for how they are made, packaged, and administered. Most admixtures are prepared well before they will be administered; therefore, technicians must consider the stability of a particular drug in a particular intravenous solution in the admixture preparation (American Pharmacists Association, 2013). As a result of the importance and complexity of parenteral admixtures, the United States Pharmacopeia, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA), and the state boards of pharmacy set regulations and guidelines for the manufacture, compounding, dispensing, and distribution of parenteral drug products in the United States.

In this module, students will learn the importance of adhering to expiration dates on IV admixtures as well as calculating the correct dose. They will also learn the intent and requirements of Chapter <797> to which the technician will need to adhere. Finally, students will be exposed to common drug/drug incompatibilities and what the technician should do in the event that two IVs that are not compatible are both ordered at the same time.

Reference

American Pharmacists Association. (2013). The Pharmacy Technician (5th ed.). Englewood CO: Morton Publishing.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

- Adhere to expiration dates on IV admixtures.
- Calculate correct dosages.
- Follow the requirements of Chapter <797>.
- Address common drug/drug incompatibilities.

Learning Outcomes

This module addresses the following course outcomes:

Prepare intravenous admixtures.

Compare medication order with label on vial and check expiration date of product.

Calculate drug dosage for parenteral use.

Identify common drug/drug incompatibilities.

Identify storage requirements of reconstituted iv solutions.

Display knowledge of United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 regulations.

Readings and Resources

American Pharmacists Association. (2013). The pharmacy technician (5th ed.). Englewood CO: Morton Publishing.
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Module 2 Reading Overview