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PT Term Ch 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aseptic technique | procedure for mixing sterile compounded products with a complete absence of viable micoorganisms |
| Automated dispensing machines | unit that dispenses medications at the point of use |
| batching | preparation of large quantities of unit dose soln., sups., or small volume parenterals for future use |
| biological safety cabinet | where iv's are prepared for medication containing cytotoxic or chemotherapeutic drugs |
| bulk compounding log | a record of medications that are compounded in the pharmacy for non-specific patients |
| code cart | a locked cart of medications desighned for emergency use |
| dea | regulatory agency for controlled substances |
| emr | computerized patient medical record |
| extemporaneous oral compounds | oral medications which must be prepared following a specitic formula |
| hipaa | to protect a patient's healthcare information |
| medication admin record | helps nurses to record and track medications given to a patient |
| msds | contains info regarding safe handling procedures, signs and symptoms of exposure, and exposure limits |
| non-formulary drugs | drugs not on the formulary list; doctors can fill out a prior authorization form to get it covered for patient |
| outpatient pharmacy | a hospital pharmacy that services patients who have left the hospital or who visit doctors in outpatient clinic |
| par | amount of medication that should be kept on shelf or cart |
| pneumatic tube | a system that shuttles objects through a tube using compressed air as the force |
| pyxis | automated dispensing machine that provides easy access to patient medication for the nursing staff |
| reconstitute | to make a solution or suspension by adding water or diluents to a pre-made powder from of a drug in a drug bottle |
| sharps container | red container designated for disposal of used needles or other items that may cut or puncture the skin |
| short stability | the medication that will expire soon after preparation |
| state board of pharmacy | registers pharmacists and technicians |
| tpn: protein | carbohydrates and essential nutrients given to the patient through and iv line |
| us Pharmacopoeia | creates standards to assure the quality of medicines, dietary supplements and related products |
| usp 795 | regulations pertaining to the non-sterile compounding of formulations |
| usp 797 | regulations pertaining to sterile product preparation |
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