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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ampule | small glass container that holds a single dose of medicine |
| aseptic technique | procedures used to eliminate the possibility of a drug becoming contaminated with microbes or particles |
| celsius | system of measuring temperature with 0 degrees being the freezing point and 100 degrees being the boiling point |
| clean room | contained and controlled environment within the pharmacy that has a low level of environmental pollutants |
| compounded sterile products | preparations prepared in a sterile environment using nonsterile ingredients or devices that must be sterilized before administration |
| fahrenheit | system of measuring temperature with 32 degrees being the freezing point and 212 degrees being the boiling point |
| gauge | size of the needle opening |
| horizontal laminar flow hood | environment for the preparation of sterile products where air originating from the back of the hood moves forward across the hood |
| hyperalimentation | parenteral nutrition for persons who are unable to eat solids or liquids |
| laminar flow hood | environment for the preparation of sterile products |
| international standard time | system of time that recognizes a 24-hour notation of hours and minutes |
| nosocomial infection | infection that is obtained after being admitted into an institution |
| parenteral medication | medication that bypasses the digestive system but is intended for systemic action |
| peripheral parenteral | injection of a medication into the veins located on the periphery of the body |
| precipitate | to separate from solution or suspension |
| reconstitute | to add a diluent such as saline or sterile water to a powder |
| standard operating procedures | written guidelines that list specific steps for various competencies |
| standard precautions | set of standards that lowers the possibility of contamination and lowers the risk of transmission of infectious disease |
| total parenteral nutrition | intravenous nutrition administered through a central vein |
| vertical laminar flow hood | environment for the preparation of hazardous agents |