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Bonewit Chapt 11
Admin of Meds (Kali Dansingburg)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 dose of medication. |
| Anaphylactic reaction | A serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment. |
| Autoimmune disorder | A condition in which the body's immune system produces anti-bodies 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 the 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 treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease. |
| Enteral nutrition | The delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastroitenstinal 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, or nutrients into a vein. |
| Inhalation administration | The administration of medication by 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 through out the body by way of the circulatory system. |
| Oral administration | Administration of medication by mouth. |
| Parenteral | 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 information to print on the medication label. |
| Subcutaneous injection | Introduction of a 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 directions to the pharmacists 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. |