Sterile Compounding Techniques: Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this exercise, you should be able to:

• Describe and demonstrate aseptic techniques required for the preparation of parenteral admixtures.
• Identify potential sources of instability or incompatibility in the preparation and packaging of admixtures.
• Make calculations related to the administration of parenteral products (i.e. related to concentration, dose, rate of administration).
• Describe special precautions to be taken in handling nutritional, cytotoxic, antimicrobial, and radiopharmaceutical solutions for parenteral administration.