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Ch. 12 Definitions
Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding Box 12.1
Question | Answer |
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IT | Intrathecal; into a sheath (hollow tube), such as the lumbar sheath located at the base of the spine |
NPO | Nothing by mouth |
IV | Intravenous; into the vein |
IV push | Into the vein directly from a syringe |
Subcut | Subcutaneous; under the arm |
Drip or infusion | An IV bag medication that is infused over a specified amount of time but is not given IV push |
On Call | Physician wants dose to be ready when he or she decides to give the medication; most anesthesiologists order on-call preoperative medications |
Postop | Medication to be given after surgery (eg. pain control or antiemetic |