Question one
A diluent is an ingredient used in medical preparation that has no pharmacological activity but is desirable. Such an ingredient takes various forms, can be liquid or solid and, therefore, the application of the diluent depends on its form For example in capsules, it can either be starch or lactose. The diluent is used to increase the bulk of the drugs that are too small for administration or manufacture. Liquid diluents are used to dissolve drugs before injecting, inhaling, or injecting (UNC, n.d). To know the quantity of diluent to use, the nurses needs to check the package of Continue reading...
