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1st quiz vocab

sterile/aseptic

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larger volume of solution (250 mL or more) infused at a constant rate over a longer administration time. continuous infusion
small-volume injection (10 mL or less) directly from a syringe into the vein. intravenous push (IVP)
administration via injection. parenteral injection
inflammation of a vein. phlebitis
delivery of a secondary IV solution from an outside source into an IV line containing fluid from an existing line. piggyback (IVPB)
a substance that produces fever. pyrogen
the presence of organisms in the blood. sepsis
the room located right outside the clean room; it is low particulate and should not contain paper, boxes, high-particulate matter, or food and drink. anteroom
the act of dehydrating or removing water content. desiccation
an agent that kills pathogenic microorganisms. germicidal
small matter. particulates
a vial that contains no preservatives; once entered, the container is no longer sterile. single-dose vial
a small bottle or container that holds products such as injectable medications. vial
a substance that increases the concentration of hydrogen ions (lowers pH); an this substance is called an acid. acidic
a substance that decreases the concentration of hydrogen ions (raises the pH); this substance is called a base. alkaline
transferring part of the rubber stopper of a vial or container into a solution bag because of improper needle stick. coring
a solution in which body cells can be bathed without net flow of water across the semipermeable cell membrane; a solution with the same tonicity as another solution. isotonic
an initial dose of medication or solution; usually a dose higher than the maintenance dose; also called loading dose. bolus
a method of nutrient delivery in which medication is given directly into the gastrointestinal tract. a method of nutrient delivery in which medication is given directly into the gastrointestinal tract.
a mere change in place of a morbid substance, without removal from the body. metathesis
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