Drugs that Affect the Autonomic Nervous System Adrenergic Agonists: Cautions Pharmacy technicians may handle IV forms of these agents only if they supply the emergency room or critical care unit Mixed as needed in the unit for cardiac code situations  Mixed in dextrose solution Stocked in emergency drug kits that technicians maintain Epinephrine in autoinjector form (for life-threatening allergies) prescribed and dispensed in outpatient setting  Pharmacists should counsel patients how to inject into the thigh, not the buttocks  Do not use medication if expired 44© Paradigm Publishing, Inc.
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