Asked by Alessandra Canedo on May 26, 2024
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What is the purpose of a filter needle? When is it used?
Filter Needle
A needle equipped with a filter, used to remove particulate matter from medications during withdrawal from a vial or before injection.
- Recognize frequently employed diluents in injectable drugs.
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Miguel BustillosJun 01, 2024
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A filter needle is used to withdraw medications from glass ampules to filter out small glass particles that may have fallen in the ampule when the top was broken off.The filter needle must be exchanged for a sterile regular needle before administration of the medication.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize frequently employed diluents in injectable drugs.