Acetylcysteine diluent selection

PTCB PTCE
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Question

A pharmacy technician is selecting a labeled diluent for a lower-strength inhalation preparation from 20% acetylcysteine. Which product is listed on the label?

Sterile Water for Inhalation✓ Correct

The inhalation water product is one of the label's permitted choices.
Diet cola✗ Incorrect

The label lists this drink for the oral preparation, not as an inhalation diluent.
Milk✗ Incorrect

Milk is not among the listed inhalation diluents.
Carbonated beverage✗ Incorrect

A carbonated beverage is not among the listed inhalation diluents.

Answer

A. Sterile Water for Inhalation

Rationale

The acetylcysteine label names specific sterile water and sodium chloride products for reducing the inhalation solution's strength. Its oral preparation has separate instructions involving diet soft drinks.

RememberMatch the diluent to the preparation's route and product label.

Sources

Acetylcysteine (acetylcysteine) oral, respiratory (inhalation) prescribing information, Hospira, Inc. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA) · License: CC0 1.0 · Retrieved November 2, 2026 · Dosage and administration · effective_time 20260522

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