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2.2.1: Compound sterile and nonsterile products, considering techniques, procedures, and equipment for drug preparation, compounding, and administration of sterile products
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When preparing an IV formulation of amphotericin B deoxycholate (desoxycholate), the lyophilized amphotericin B powder must first be reconstituted with sterile water. What type of IV fluid must the reconstituted amphotericin B be placed in for IV administration?
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(C) Lactated Ringer's solution
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(D) 0.45% sodium chloride
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The correct answer is (B).
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This solution will maintain the micellular distribution that is required for IV amphotericin B desoxycholate.