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vocabulary word
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absorption   how a substance is taken into the circulation  
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abuse   to willfully inflict physical pain, injury or mental anguish or unreasonable  
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active refusal   when a client directly refuses to take a medication  
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addiction   compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit forming substance  
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ad lib   use a much as one desires. in licensed facilities the order for such use must be specifially defined  
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administer   direct application of a drug to the patient's body whether by injection inhalation ingestion or any other means  
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ADR   adverse drug reaction.An often undesirable or unexpected effect of a drug which can vary in significance.  
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akathisia   constant pacing, total inablility to sit still  
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ALF   assisted living facility  
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alzheimer's disease   a progressive neuro degenerative disease of the brain which impairs ablity to think,reason or remember and interferes with the ablility to function.  
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amnesia   lack or loss of memory inability to remember past experiences  
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anaphylaxis   a severe allergic reaction to a substance to which a person has become sensitized  
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anatomy   study of the structure and the parts of the body  
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anxiety   state of feeling apprehensive uneasy uncertain or in fear of an unknown or recognized threat  
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aphasia   loss of power of expression by speech, writing or signs, or of comprehending spoken or written language due to injury or disease of the brian  
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APS   adult protective services  
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aspeptic   free of disease causing organisms  
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ataxia   irregular mascular action. Particularly affects walking  
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biohazardous waste   waste which may cause disease or injur  
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blood-born pathogen   a disease causing organism which is carried in the blood  
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BON   board of nursing  
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BOP   board of pharmacy  
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bradkinesia   very slow movement. may be drug side effect. symptom of disease such as Parkinson's  
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BUN   blood urea nitrogen  
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catatonic   a condition of being apparently awake but unresponsive. Cataonia is a severe psychiatric and medical condition associated with a number of psychiatric and medical conditions, such as drug abuse, depression, and schizophrenia  
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CE   continuing education  
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chemical name   describes the chemical structure of aq compound  
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CHF   congestive heart failure  
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cognitive impairment   altered ablility to think, to reason and/or remember which interferes whith the ability to function normally  
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communication barrier   an internal or external obstacle which interferes with sending or receiving a message  
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NSAID   nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug  
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ophthalmic   related to the eye  
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orthostatic hypotension   a large decrease in blood pressure open standing; may result in fainting  
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OSHA   occupational safety and health administration  
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otic   related to the ear  
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over-the-counter   drugs available without a prescription  
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passive rufusal   a client accepts a medication but refuses to swallow or conceals and later spits it out  
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pathogen   disease causing microorganism  
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perseveration   continuance of activity after the stimulus is removed  
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Pharmacology   study of drugs,their composition,uses and affects  
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pharmacy requisition form   form used to order supplies and medications from the pharmacy  
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PO   by mouth;a route of administration  
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Physician's order form(POS)   a form used by persons authorized to prescriber and treat;usually provided by the facility or the pharmacy provider  
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poly-pharmacy   when a client is taking a combination of two or more drugs  
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PPE   personnel protedctive equipment(gloves,gown,masks,goggles)  
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precautions   warnings to use care when giving drugs under certain conditions  
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prescription drug   means any drug required by federal law or regulation to be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription  
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PRN order   a drug order for a medication to be administered, as needed, within a particular time parameter prescribed by the HCP  
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protrusion   the state of being thrust forward or laterally, as in tongue thrusting caused by voluntary movements of the jaw muscle  
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pyschotic behavior   a term that refers to a group of severe mental illnesses where the person has periods of loss of contact with reality which results in a severe impairment in the ability to function.  
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redirecting   to divert from one action to another. A behavior management technique  
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Resident's bill of rights   a document that states the rights of clients living in long term care facilities. frequently referred to as residents rights  
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routine order   drug order for drug to be administered over a period of time until discontinued  
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schizophrenia   one of the most complex of all mental health disorders; invloves a severe, chronic, and disabling disturbance fo the brian  
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sedative   a drug that decreases activity and calms the recipient  
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self-administration   the act of a person administering drugs to himself with knowledge of the indentity and purpose of the drug  
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solubility   the amount of a substance that can be dissolved in a liquid under specifed conditions  
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standard precations   wearing gloves,personal protective equipment and disposing o fbiohazardous waste when handling body fluids,  
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stat order   an order for a medication to be administered immediately  
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sterile   free of microorganisms  
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subcutaneous   beneath the skin ;area that is rich in fat and blood vessels  
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suppository   a solid cone or cylinder of usually medicated material which melts and is for insetion into a bodily passage or cavity(rectum,vagina,urethra)  
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tardive dyskinesia   potentially irreversible neurological side effects of antipsychotic drugs in which there are involuntary repetitive movements fo the face,limbs and trunk  
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telephone order(TO)   an order received by way of telephone, from a HCP for medication or treatment and received by an autorized person  
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therapeutic range   the concentration or level of a drug in the blood required for the desired  
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glucose   simple sugar; the form in which all carbohydrates are used as the body's principal energy source; transported in the blood and metabolized in the tissues  
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glucometer   a small, portable machine that can be used to check blood glucose concentrations  
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grievance   a stiuation in which a person feels she wishes to file a complaint  
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handheld inhaler   a portable handheld device that delivers medication in a form that the person breathes in directly to the lungs  
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HCP form   a from used by persons authorized to prescriber and treat;usually provided by facility or the pharmacy provider  
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hyperglycemia   an abnormally high level of sugar(glucose) in the blood  
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hypnotic   a drug that produces drowsiness and assists with the onset and maintenance of sleep  
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hypoglycemia   a deficiency of sugar(glucose) in the blood caused by too much insulin or too little glucose  
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indications   disease conditions and disorders for which a drug may be used to treat  
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infection   the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganixhms thus producing a state of disease  
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inhalation   administration of drugs by way of droplets or mist that the patient breathes into the lungs  
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inhalation therapy   breathing treatment used to help restore or improve breathing functin in patients wiht respiratory disease. If medication is included, it is usally administered by eay of a nubulizer or hand held inhaler.  
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ISP   individualized service plan  
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instillation   placement of drops of liquid into the eyes,ears, nose, or some othe r\body cavity  
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insulin   a hormone that enables the body to metabolize and use gucose  
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insulin pen   an insulin inj. device the size of a pen that includes a needle and holds a vial of insulin. it can be used instead of syringers for giving insulin inj.  
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internal medications   those medications administered inside the body  
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jaundice   yelling of the skin and eyes caused by too much bilirubin in th blood  
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ketoacidosis   a sever condition caused by a lack of inulin or an elvation in stress hormones. It is marked by high blood glucose levels and ket5ones in th euirnine, and occurs almost exclusively in those with type 1 diabetes; can result in idabetic coma  
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keytones   acidic substances produced when the body uses fat instead of sugar for energy  
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lethargy   lack of energy ,sluggishness, dullness, apathy  
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liable   legally obligated; responsible for an action  
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malnutrition   poor nourishment of the body often due to not eating healthy foods, improper digestion, poor absorption of nutrients or a combination of these factors  
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MAR   medication administration record used to document all drugs given to a particular resident  
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Medication Error Report form   used to document the details of a medication error  
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medication cart   movable unit for storing medications  
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metabolism   the chemical breakdown of a drug within the body  
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microorganism   an organism that can be seenonly with the aid of a microscope; also called a microbe  
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motility   the abliity to move; the movement of muscles that propel food through the intestinal tract  
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metered dose inhaler   small portable devices used to administer medication into the lungs  
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nasal   by way of the nose. In medication administration, it refers to nose drops or nose sprays  
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nebulizer   a machine or hand held device used to administer medication for respiratory disease into the lungs, by way of inhalation  
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neglect   failure to provide food, medication, shelter or appropriate care or providing imporper or imappropriate care that results in injury or harm  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease a condition of the respiratory system in which breathing is difficult  
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cueing   to give signs or signals to indicate adesired behavior or action  
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CVA   cerebral vascular accident medical term for brain stroke  
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DEA   drug enforcement administation, a federal agency which regulates and enforces laws on drugs and classification on schedules I-V  
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dehydration   a condition caused by the loss of too much water from the body  
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delirium   a temporary state of mental confusion cause by disease, illness, drugs or alcohol. usually subside when the cause is removed  
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delusions   false beliefs that are resistant to reasoning  
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depression   a prolong state of sadness  
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diabetes   a disease in which the body does not properly control the amount of sugar in the blood resulting in high level of sugar in the blood.  
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directing   to instuct or indicate for the client, a desired action. A behavior management technique  
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disinfect   to render free form disease causing organism  
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disoriented   lose of awareness of time, place or identity  
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distribution   movement of a drug throughout the body after it is absorbed into the circulation(blood stream)  
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dosage   the amount of drug to be administred  
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drug   chemical substance used in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention or cure of disease;also called medicine  
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drug inventory   to maintain and accurate supply and count of client's medications stored in the facility  
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DSS   department of social services  
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dystonia   abmormal tonicity of muscle, characterized by prolonged, repetitive muscle constractions that may cause twisting or jerking movements of the body or a body part  
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elimination   the process of eliminating a drug or other substance from the body  
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enema   a procedure used for clearing the bowel and colon of fecal matter.  
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enteric   pertaining to the small intestine  
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enteric coated   a coating placed on medication which allows it to dissolve in the small intestine rather than in the stomach  
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epipen   a unit dose syringe that is prefilled with the medication , epinephrine. It is used for self-administration o fepinephri8ne in the event of an allergy emergency  
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ethical standards   guides to moral behavior  
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euphoria   a feeling of well being or elation;may be drug related  
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external medications   those administered on the outside of the body such as creams, ointments or transdermal patches.  
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expiration date   date after which a drug should not be used  
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exploitation   the use of another person or his/her belongings for personal gain.  
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extrapyramidial   refers to a group of symptoms that are usually related to the close and prolonged administration of antipsychotic drugs.  
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FDA   FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION  
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frequency   how often a drug is administered  
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generic drug   an often lesser expensive drug that may be deemed therapeutically equivalent by the united stes food and drug administration to a trade name drug, because it has the same ingredient  
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geriatric   relating to older people  
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glucagon   hormone secreted by the slpha cells of the pancreas. Glucagon is responsible for raising blood glucose  
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torticollis   a state of inadequate muscle tone in the muscles in the neck that control the position of the head.  
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toxicity   the quality, state, or relative degree of being toxic or poisonous to the body.  
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trade name   licensed name under which a drug prepared by a specific manufacturer is sold;also known as proprietary or brand name  
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transcribe   to record information form one document to another  
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UAI   uniform assessment instrument, a document which identifies the level of care required for each client  
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verbal order(VO)   an order form a HCP for medication or treatment which is transmitted verbally rather than written  
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void   to excrete or discharge from the body. Usually refers to urine.  
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