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Ch.15 Terminology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Enteral | Medication given through the gastrointestinal (GI Tract) |
| Parenteral | Medication given outside the GI Tract (injections, IV) |
| Route | How medication enters the body |
| Dose | The amount of medication given |
| Therapeutic effect | The desired effect of a medication |
| Adverse effect | An unwanted or harmful reaction to a medication |
| Side effect | A predictable secondary effect of a medication |
| Contraindication | A reason a medication should NOT be used |
| Allergy | An immune reaction to a medication |
| Medication error | A preventable mistake in the medication process |
| 10 rights of Medication administration | Safety checks to prevent medication errors |
| Right to refuse | A patients right to decline medication |
| Medication reconciliation | Comparing medication lists to prevent errors |
| PO (per O's) | Medication given by mouth |
| Enteric- coated (EC) | Medication with a coating that protects the stomach |
| Extended release (ER, XR, SR) | Medication designed to release slowly, should not be crushed |
| Sublingual | Medication placed between cheek and gum |
| Aspiration | When food or liquid enters the lungs instead of the stomach |
| Suppository | Solid medication inserted into the rectum |
| Enema | Liquid medication inserted into the rectum |
| Sim's position | Left side position used for rectal medication administration |
| Enteral Tube | Tube used to deliver food or medication to the GI Tract |
| NG tube | Nasogastric tube that goes from the nose to the stomach |
| PEG tube | feeding tube placed through the abdominal wall into the stomach |
| G- Tube | gastronomy tube inserted directly into the stomach |
| Tube patency | the tube is open and not blocked |
| Residual | Fluid remaining in the stomach before feeding |
| Flush | Water used to clear a feeding tube |
| Occlusion | a blockage in the feeding tube |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| Swallowing Reflex | the ability to swallow safely |
| Level of Consciousness (LOC) | A patients level of alertness and awareness |
| GI motility | Movement of the digestive system |
| MAR (medication administration record) | Chart where medication administration is documented |
| PRN | medication given as needed |
| Scheduled medication | Medication given at specific times |
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