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Unless specifically required by the manufacturer to be refrigerated (which in my over 9 years' experience in 6 different pharmacies I've never seen), atropine vials can be stored at room temperature along with the other injectable drugs of the pharmacy.
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Where would meperidine be stored in the pharmacy?
pharmacy safe
Why would a doctor prescribe atropine?
atropine
How many 10.0ml vials makes a pint?
568ml is 1 pint You would need 57 10.0ml vials to fill it. But you would have a remaining 2ml
What would be the effect of atropine on the heart?
Atropine is a cholinergic antagonist which blocks the acetylcholine receptor causing increased sympathetic tone increasing the heart rate
Why would atropine eye drops be used orally by hospice?
Atropine drops are often used sublingually in patients that are very close to death to help alleviate oral secretions.
Why do cold medicines contain an alpha-adrenergic agonist and atropine?
Cold medicines contain alpha-adrenergic agonist to help with congestion and atropine as an anticholinergic to deter abuse. Anticholinergics give you dry mouth, urinary retention, constipation when levels are above normal as in abuse. An example would be lomotil, which has diphenoxylate and atropine. Atropine is only used as a method to keep people from abusing the drug.
Can you use atropine eye drops under tongue?
No, atropine eye drops should not be taken by mouth. They are specifically formulated for use in the eyes to dilate the pupils and should not be ingested. If atropine is needed for a different medical condition, it should be taken as directed by a healthcare provider.
You support an individual who is prescribed liquid medication How would you measure how much is left in the bottle without physically taking it out the bottle to measure how much has been used?
Is the measuring for reordering purposes? I am a certified pharmacy technician, and you can order medication when it is 75 % gone in most cases. otherwise, there are vials that have markings on them, you may request them
Who would deal with a presciption?
pharmacy
Why would someone want work in a hospital pharmacy rather than a retail pharmacy?
well they would probibly get more money
When you get bitten by a rattlesnake how would you fix it?
Seek medical attention quickly. You will receive vials of antivenin which will halt the spread of the venom.
If i have a bachelor's degree in pharmacy would i be considered a pharmacist?
Within the US the bachelor's in pharmacy is no longer awarded. The requirement currently is a doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
