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Blesi8e Ch52 Terms
[MA3] Administering Medications [Tier 01]
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| buccal | the mouth; oral cavity. |
| dispense as written (DAW) | phrase indicating that substitutions for generics or similar medications are not allowed by the prescriber. |
| enemas | the instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon |
| Joint Commission | refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow them to bill for Medicare reimbursement for medical services provided |
| medication order | instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient. |
| narcotic | a drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death. |
| ointment | a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties |
| parenteral | other than by mouth |
| prescription | a written direction for the preparation of a medicine |
| right documentation | always follows the administration of medications. A verification that all seven rights have been followed and documented in the chart. |
| salve | an ointment |
| Seven Rights | the seven elements that must be considered when administering medication. |
| sublingual | under the tongue |
| suppository | a medicated conical- or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina. |
| topical | pertaining to a specific area; local |
| transdermal | through the skin |
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