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PT Term Ch 16

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Definition
aseptic technique   procedure for mixing sterile compounded products with a complete absence of viable micoorganisms  
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Automated dispensing machines   unit that dispenses medications at the point of use  
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batching   preparation of large quantities of unit dose soln., sups., or small volume parenterals for future use  
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biological safety cabinet   where iv's are prepared for medication containing cytotoxic or chemotherapeutic drugs  
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bulk compounding log   a record of medications that are compounded in the pharmacy for non-specific patients  
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code cart   a locked cart of medications desighned for emergency use  
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dea   regulatory agency for controlled substances  
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emr   computerized patient medical record  
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extemporaneous oral compounds   oral medications which must be prepared following a specitic formula  
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hipaa   to protect a patient's healthcare information  
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medication admin record   helps nurses to record and track medications given to a patient  
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msds   contains info regarding safe handling procedures, signs and symptoms of exposure, and exposure limits  
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non-formulary drugs   drugs not on the formulary list; doctors can fill out a prior authorization form to get it covered for patient  
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outpatient pharmacy   a hospital pharmacy that services patients who have left the hospital or who visit doctors in outpatient clinic  
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par   amount of medication that should be kept on shelf or cart  
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pneumatic tube   a system that shuttles objects through a tube using compressed air as the force  
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pyxis   automated dispensing machine that provides easy access to patient medication for the nursing staff  
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reconstitute   to make a solution or suspension by adding water or diluents to a pre-made powder from of a drug in a drug bottle  
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sharps container   red container designated for disposal of used needles or other items that may cut or puncture the skin  
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short stability   the medication that will expire soon after preparation  
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state board of pharmacy   registers pharmacists and technicians  
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tpn: protein   carbohydrates and essential nutrients given to the patient through and iv line  
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us Pharmacopoeia   creates standards to assure the quality of medicines, dietary supplements and related products  
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usp 795   regulations pertaining to the non-sterile compounding of formulations  
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usp 797   regulations pertaining to sterile product preparation  
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