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bio_gurl

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on: Jul 3, 2018

Which is the diluent in a solution such as an antibiotic and SW?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which has a shorter shelf life: reconstituted or unreconstituted medications?

What will be an ideal response?

Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The sterile water (SW) is the diluent, the inactive ingredient.

Answer to Question 2

Reconstituted medications have a shorter shelf life.

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