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Ch.11
Ch.11:Brittany Benning #1
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Adverse Reaction- | an unintended and undesirable effect produced by a drug. |
Allergen- | A substance that is capable of causing an allergic reaction. |
Allergy- | An abnormal hypersensitivity of the body to substances that are ordinarily harmless. |
Ampule- | A small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication. |
Anaphylactic Reaction- | A serious allergic reaction that requires immediate treatment. |
Autoimmune Disease- | A condition in which the body's immune system produces antibodies that attack the body's own cells. the cause is unknown. |
chemotherapy- | The use of chemicals to treat disease. Chemotherapy is most often used to refer to the treatment of cancer using antineoplastic medications. |
Controlled Drug- | A drug that has restrictions placed on it by federal government because of its potential for abuse. |
Conversion- | Changing from one system of measurement to another. |
Cubic Centimeter- | The amount of space occupied by 1 milliliter (1ml=1cc) |
DEA Number- | A regulation number assigned to physicians by the Drug Enforcement Administration for prescribing or dispensing controlled drugs. |
Dose- | the quantity of a drug to be administered at one time. |
Drug- | A chemical used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease. |
Enternal Nutrition- | the delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract. |
Gauge- | the diameter of the lumen of the needle used to administer medication. |
Hemophilia- | an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a clotting factor needed for proper coagulation of blood. |
Immune Globulin- | A blood product consisting of pooled human plasma containing antibodies. |
Induration- | An area of hardened tissue. |
Infusion- | the administration of fluids, medications, or nutrients into a vein. |
Inhalation Administration- | The administration of medication by way of air or other vapor being drawn into the lungs. |
Inscription- | the part of the prescription that indicates the name of the drug and the drug dosage. |
Intradermal Injection- | Introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin. |
Intramuscular Injection- | Introduction of medication into the muscular layer of the body. |
Intravenous Therapy(IV)- | The administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient's vein, where it is distributed throughout the body via the circulatory system. |
Oral Administration- | Administration of medication by mouth. |
Parenteral- | Administration of medication by injection. |
Pharmacology- | The study of drugs. |
Prescription- | A physician's order authorizing the dispensing of a drug by a pharmacist. |
Signatura- | The part of the prescription that indicates the information to print on the medication label. |
Subcutaneous Injection- | Introduction of medication beneath the skin, into the subcutaneous or fatty layer of the body. |
Sublingual Administration- | Administration of medication by placing it under the tongue, where it dissolves and is absorbed through the mucous membrane. |
Subscription- | The part of the prescription that gives directions to the pharmacist and usually designates the number of doses to be dispensed. |
Superscription- | the part of the prescription consisting of the symbol Rx (from the Latin word recipe meaning "take"). |
Topical Administration- | Application of a drug to a particular spot,usually for a local action. |
Transfusion- | the administration of whole blood or blood products through the intravenous route. |
Vial- | A closed glass container with a rubber stopper that holds medication. |
Wheal- | A small raised area of skin. |