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sterile products exam terms

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additive   any drug or component added to an IV solution  
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admixture   an IV solution with at least one medication added to it  
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ampule   a sealed glass container containing sterile injectable medication  
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bacteriocidal   an agent capable of killing bacteria  
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bacteriostatic   an agent capable of inhabiting the growth of bacteria  
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bolus   an initial dose of medication or solution useally a dose higher than the maintenance dose also called the loading dose  
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central line   an IV access site into one of the major blood vessels this is the IV through which hypertonic fluids may be given  
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compatibility   the ability of two or more components to be mixed together without physical or chemical degradation of any component  
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contamination   the presence of a harmful or unwanted substance  
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continuous infusion   an infusion given at a continuous rate over a long period of time  
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coring   the breaking off part of the rubber stopper of a vial or container due to improper needle stick the cored part of the rubber stopper is usually pushed into the vial or container  
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critical site   any opening or pathway that is at risk for contact with air or touch contamination  
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diluent   the liquid used to reconstitute a powder drug or the liquid added to reduce the concentration of another liquid  
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infusion   the slow administration of medication or solution via a parenteral route of administration  
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interavenous piggyback   delivery of a secondary IV solution into a existing IV line  
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Loading dose   an intimal dose of a drug that is used to achieve a desired drug level  
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multiple-dose vial   a vial that is intended for multiple needle punctures and withdraws usually contains preservatives to maintain sterility  
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parenteral   administrative of a drug via a route of administrative that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract  
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