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administration of medication

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An unintented and undesirable effect produced by a drug.   Adverse reaction  
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A substance that is capable of causing allergic reaction.   Allergen  
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An abnormal hypersensitivity of the body to substances that are ordinarily harmless.   Allergy  
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A small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication.   Ampule  
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A serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment.   Anaphylactic disease  
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A condition in which the body's immune system produces antibodies that attck the body's own cells. The cause is unknown.   Autoimmune disease  
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The use of chemicals to treat disease. Chemotherapy is most often used to refer to the treatment of cancer using antineoplastic medications.   Chemotherapy  
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A drug that has restrictions placed on it by the federal government because of its potential for abuse.   Controlled drug  
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Changing from one system of measurement to another.   Conversion  
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The amount of space occupied by 1 milliliter(1ml=1cc).   Cubic centimeter  
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A registration number assigned to physicians by the Drug Enforcement Administration for prescribing or dispensing controlled drugs.   DEA number  
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The quantity of a drug to be administeres at one time.   Dose  
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A chemical used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease.   Drug  
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The delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract.   Enteral nutrition  
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The diameter of the lumen of a needle used to administer medication.   Gauge  
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An inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a clotting factor needed for proper coagulation of the blood.   Hemophilia  
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A blood product consisting of pooled human plasma containg antibodies.   Immune globulin  
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An area of hardened tissue.   Induration  
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The administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients into a vein.   Infusion  
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The administration of medication by way of air or other vapor being drawn into the lungs.   Inhalation administration  
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The part of a prescription that indicates the name of the drug and drug dosage.   Inscription  
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Introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin.   Intradermal injection  
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Introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the body.   Intramuscular injection  
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The administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient's vein, where it is distributed throughout the body via the circulatory system.   Intravenous (IV) therapy  
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Administration of medication by mouth   Oral administration  
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Administration of medication by injection.   Parenteral  
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The study of drugs   Pharmacology  
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A physician's order authorizing the dispensing of a drug by a pharmacist   Prescription  
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The part of a prescription that indicates the information to print on the medication label   Signatura  
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Introduction of medication beneath the skin, into the subcutaneous or fatty layer of the body.   Subcutaneous injection  
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Administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the mucous membrane   Sublingual administration  
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The part of the prescription that gives direction to the pharmacist and usually designates the number of doses to be dispensed.   Subscription  
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The part of the prescription consisting of the symbol Rx(from the Latin word recipe, meaning "take").   Superscription  
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Application of a drug to a particular spot, usually for a local action   Topical administration  
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The administration of whole blood or blood products through the intravenous route   Transfusion  
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A closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds medication   Vial  
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A small raised area of the skin   Wheal  
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