A filter needle is required when drawing up a medication that is commercially available as a sterile liquid in an `____`.

Flashcard 2 - Order Entry and Processing Flashcard Set for the PTCB Exam

ampule

Because ampules are glass and must be broken, a filter needle is necessary to ensure that no glass shards remain in the medication.

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