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PTCE Pharmacy Technician

Category - Process & Dispense

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Which of the following solutions is not commonly used in sterile compounding?
  1. 0.9% Normal Saline
  2. 5% Dextrose in water
  3. 0.45% Sodium Chloride
  4. 25% Dextrose in water
Explanation
Answer: D - 25% Dextrose in water is not a solution commonly used in sterile compounding of medications. 0.9% Normal Saline (NS) and 5% Dextrose in water (D5W) are common solutions used in sterile compounding. 0.45% Sodium Chloride is used for patients with increased?? sodium or chloride blood levels.
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