A diabetic patient is ordered cefazolin in D₅W IV q8h.What possible problem may exist with this order?
A)A diabetic patient cannot be given cefazolin because of a possible drug interaction.
B)Cefazolin can only be given SubQ.
C)The dose should only be given q12h.
D)D₅W may be the wrong solution because the patient has diabetes.

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Pharmacy technicians need to know the normal dosages for different medications,and if an ordered dose is suspect the technician should alert the pharmacist immediately.For example,a patient with diabetes has orders for several IVs that are normally prepared in dextrose.This order should be suspect because the physician may want the IV to be prepared in normal saline.

A Diabetic Patient Is Ordered Cefazolin in D₅W IV Q8h