Question | Answer |
Adverse reaction | an unintended and undesirable effect produced by a drug |
Allergen | a substance that is capable of causing an allergic reaction |
allergy | an abnormal hypersensitivity of the body to substances that are ordinarily harmless |
ampule | a small sealed glass container that holds a single does of medication |
anaphylactic reaction | a serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment |
autoimmune disease | a condition in which the body's immune system produces antibodies that attack the body's own cells |
chemotherapy | the use of chemicals to treat disease |
controlled drug | a drug that has restrictions placed on it by federal government because of its potential for abuse |
conversion | changing from one system of measurement to another |
cubic centimeter | the amount of space occupied by 1 milliliter |
DEA number | a registration number assigned to physicians by the drug enforcement administration for prescribing or dispensing controlled drugs |
dose | the quantity of a drug to be administered at one time |
drug | a chemical used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease |
eternal nutrition | the delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract |
gauge | the diameter of the lumen of a needle used to administer medication |
hemophilia | an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a clotting factor needed for proper coagulation of the blood |
immune globulin | a blood product consisting of pooled human plasma containing antibodies |
induration | an abnormally raised, hardened area of the skin with clearly defined margins |
infusion | the administration of fluids, medications |
inhalation administration | the administration of medication by the way of air or other vapor being drawn into the lungs |
inscription | the part of a prescription that indicates the name of the drug and the drug dosage |
intradermal injection | introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin |
intramuscular injection | introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the body |
intravenous therapy | the administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient's vein, where it is distributed throughout the body by way of the circulatory system |
oral administration | administration of medication by mouth |
parental | administration of medication by injection |
pharmacology | the study of drugs |
prescription | a physician's order authorizing the dispensing of a drug by a pharmacist |
signatura | the part of a prescription that indicates the info to print on the medication label |
subcutaneous injection | introduction of medication beneath the skin, into the subcutaneous or fatty layer of the body |
sublingual administration | administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the mucous membrane |
subscription | the part of the prescription that gives you directions to the pharmacist and usually designates the number of doses to be dispensed |
superscription | the part of a prescription consisting of the symbol Rx |
topical administration | application of a drug to a particular spot, usually for a local action |
transfusion | the administration of whole blood or blood products through the intravenous route |
vial | a closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds medication |
wheal | a tense, pale, raised area of the skin |