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Cology Mod 12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Bolus | A single large dose of medication administered intravenously, often for immediate therapeutic effect |
| Buccal administration | Placing medication between the cheek and gum for absorption through the mucous membranes |
| Continuous IV infusion | An intravenous solution that is administered over an extended period and may or may not contain medication |
| Dry-powder inhalers (DPIs) | Inhalation devices that deliver medication in a fine powder form for the patient to breathe in deeply |
| Inhalation route | Administering medication through the respiratory tract for quick absorption and action, often used for pulmonary conditions |
| Injections | A common parenteral method of administering medications via needle and syringe into tissues or veins |
| Intermittent IV infusion | Administering small volumes of fluid or medication over a short period, often using an IV piggyback |
| Intradermal | Injection of medication into the top layers of the skin, often for allergy or tuberculosis testing |
| Intramuscular | Injection of medication into a muscle, allowing for rapid absorption due to the muscle’s blood supply |
| Local effects | Medication effects that are limited to the site of administration, rather than affecting the entire body |
| Metered-dose inhalers (MDIs) | Devices that deliver a specific amount of medication as a mist inhaled by the patient |
| Parenteral | Any medication administration route that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, commonly injections |
| Piggyback | A method of administering medication through an IV in which a smaller bag is connected to the primary IV line |
| Small-volume nebulizer (SVN) | A device that turns liquid medication into a fine mist to be inhaled through a mask or mouthpiece |
| Subcutaneous (subcu SC or SubQ) | Injection of medication into the fatty layer beneath the skin |
| Sublingual (SL) administration | Placing medication under the tongue for quick absorption into the bloodstream |
| Systemic effects | Medication effects that impact the entire body, not just a localized area |
| Topical | Medications applied to a specific area of the skin or mucous membranes for localized treatment |
| Transcutaneous | Administration of medication through the skin, typically using a patch for slow, sustained absorption |
| Transdermal | Medication delivered across the skin, often in patch form, for gradual absorption over time |
| Z-track method | A technique for intramuscular injection that prevents medication from leaking back into the subcutaneous tissue |
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