To prevent bacterial contamination and maintain stability, parenteral solutions are ____.

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Parenteral solutions are typically compounded in the pharmacy under aseptic conditions to prevent bacterial contamination. Warming to room temperature prior to infusion may be necessary for patient comfort, but it is not a method of preventing contamination. Exposing the solutions to light can cause degradation of certain medications, but it is not a method of preventing bacterial contamination. Pasteurization is a method of destroying bacteria by heating the solution to a high temperature, but it is not commonly used for parenteral solutions as it can also destroy certain medications.

To Prevent Bacterial Contamination and Maintain Stability, Parenteral Solutions Are