Q
What are the 5 required elements for drug labels for pre-drawn
medications?
A
Drug name, strength, date, time drawn into syringe and initials of
preparer.
•••
Q
How do you
compute the
expiration date for
multiple-dose vials?
A
Use this formula
to compute the
expiration date for
multiple-dose vials:
EXPIRATION DATE =
TODAY + 30 – 2. Note
the expiration date (28
days or the manufac-
turer's date, whichever
occurs first) rather
than the "open date."
As a rule, however,
you should minimize
the use of multiple-
dose vials.
•••
Q
Where should we
store medica-
tions with
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