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Sterile product Term
sterile product terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Additive | Any drug or component added to an IV solution |
| Admixture | An IV solution with at least one medication added to it |
| Aerosolization | The spraying of small liquid or powder particles in the air; usually occurs when withdrawing needle from a vial when removing air from a syringe |
| Ampule | A sealed glass container containing sterile injectable medication |
| Bacteriocidal | An agent capable of killing bacteria |
| Bacteriostatic | An agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria |
| Bolus | An initial dose of medication or solution; usually a dose higher than the maintenance dose; also called loading dose |
| Central line | An IV access site into one of the major blood vessels; this is the IV line through which hypertonic fluids may be given |
| Compatibility | The ability of two or more components to be mixed together without physical or chemical degradation of any component |
| Contamination | The presence of a harmful or unwanted substance |
| Continuous infusion | An infusion given at a continuous rate over a long period of time |
| Coring | The break off of a part of the rubber stopper of a vial or container due to an improper needle stick; the cored part of the robber stopper is usually pushed into the vial or container |
| Critical site | Any opening or pathway that is at risk for contact with air or touch contamination |
| Diluent | The liquid used to reconsitute a powder drug or the liquid added to reduce the concentration of another liquid |
| Extravastation | A caustic or hazardous IV solution that has been inadvertently infused into the tissue surrounding the injection site |
| Infilteration | An IV solution that is inadvertently infused into the tissue surrounding the injection site |
| Infusion | The slow administration of medication or solution vial a parenteral route of administration |
| Intermittent infusion | An infusion given over specific and shorter periods of time |
| Intervenous piggyback | Delivery of a secondary IV solution into an existing IV line |
| Loading dose | An initial dose of a drug that is used to achieve a desired drug level |
| Mutiple dose vial | A vial that is intended for multiple needle punctures and withdrawls; usually contains preservatives to maintain sterility |
| Parenteral | Adminstration of a drug via route of administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract |
| Particulate | foreign objects or matter |
| Pathogen | Disease-causing organisims such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses |
| Peripheral line | An IV access site made through veins located in the arms, legs, hands, or feet |
| Preservative | Any additive intended to extend the content, stability, or sterility of a medication or solution. |
| Pyrogen | Fever-producign organism |
| Reconstitution | Adding a diluent to powder to create a liquid |
| Single-dose vial | A vial that contains no preservatives and is intended to be used only one time not designed to maintain sterility after multiple puncture |
| Sterile compounding | The aseptic mixing of ingredients to prepare sterile medications (usually injectalbe) for patient use |
| Vial | A small glass or plastic container that holds injectable medications and solutions |
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