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compounding   to produce or mix by combining two or more parts  
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excipients   any more or less inert substance added to a prescription in order to confer a suitable consistency or form to the drug; a vehicle  
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lactose intolerant   unable to digest dairy-based foods  
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Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)   intravenous feeding that provides patients with all essential nutrients when they are unable to feed themselves  
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volatile   evaporates readily  
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pyrogen   a substance that produces fever  
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enteral   a method of nutrient delivery in which medication is given directly into the gastrointestinal tract  
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parenteral   administration via injection  
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bolus   an initial dose  
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piggyback (IVPB)   delivery of a secondary IV solution from an outside source into an IV line containing fluid from an existing line  
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phlebitis   inflammation of a vein  
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sepsis   the presence of organisms in the blood  
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metathesis   a mere change in place of a morbid substance, without removal from the body  
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opthalmic & otics   drops or ointments compounded for eyes or ears  
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inhalants   inhaled through nose &/or mouth  
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most dangerous injection route   parenteral  
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topicals   ointments, pastes, liniments, creams, patches  
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pediatric dosages are   adult form first  
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TPN =   total parenteral nutrition  
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Routes of Administration   inhalant, topical, parenteral, enteral, ophthalmics & otics  
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what drug can be given SQ?   insulin  
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3 types of parenteral injections   SQ, IM, IV  
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preparing meds in what form for the terminally ill is less stressful   topical form  
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central line   heart, legs(upper thigh)  
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peripheral line   arms, hands, feet  
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weight is usually the determining factor when prescribings meds to what patients?   pediatrics and animals  
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cancer patient that develops sores in mouth are treated with...   lozenges and lollipops  
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fastest way to deliver meds in bloodstream   IV  
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sepsis   infection of blood (xigris treats)  
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fentanyl and epinephrine are in   ampules  
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