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NHA module 4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Allergic | immune system reacts abnormally to foreign substance; sometimes brings anaphylaxis |
| Ampule | sealed glass capsule containing liquid |
| anaphylactic shock | systemic allergic reaction that can be life-threatening w/o immediate treatment |
| Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) | process in which providers enter and send treatment instructions, including medications, laboratory and radiology orders, via computer application |
| Electronic Medical Record (EMR) | record in medical practice or clinic to document patient's demographic into, care, progress, and treatment |
| Food and Drug | Organization responsible for protecting public health |
| Nonparenteral | Given by mouth (PO), delivered to GI tract |
| Ophthalmic | relating to eye and it's diseases |
| Opthlamoscope | instrument used to examine interior of eye |
| Otic | Relating to ear |
| Otoscope | instrument used for examination of eardrum and drum canal, can have light |
| Parenteral | administered in body bypassing GI tract |
| Sterile Technique | group of strategies used to reduce exposure to microorganisms |
| Sterilization | complete destruction of all microorganisms w/ specific means |