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Administering Medications

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show Water like substance; medication prepared with water  
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Asymptomatic   show
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Bevel   show
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show Narrowing of the bronchiole tubes  
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Edema   show
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show Sealed so that no air can enter  
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Immunosuppressant   show
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Immunotherapy   show
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show An abnormally hard inflamed area  
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Loading Dose   show
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Meniscus   show
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show Inflammation of a vein w/ the possible complication of clot formation at the site (thrombophlebitis)  
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show Excretion of an unusually large amount of urine  
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show Slashed (indentation on a tablet for division through the center  
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Vasodilation   show
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Viscosity   show
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show Capable of vaporizing at a low temperature, such as an explosive substance  
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Wheal   show
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show Hypodermic  
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show IM (90 degree angles)  
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show SQ (45 degree angles)  
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Intradermal   show
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Intravenous   show
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show Four times a day  
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show Given as needed  
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show Immediately  
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show Needle units are chosen according to the amount to be injected and the viscosity of the solution; the greater the viscosity, the wider the needle lumen size  
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show An automatic injector system that contains a dose of epinephrine; must have a physician order it is used by a patient who have anaphylactic reactions  
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show Can be accomplished by addressing the patient by his or her name  
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show Clarify the physicians order. Always compare the physicians written order with medication label when you, take medication from storage area, dispense medication from container, replace container to storage or before discarding used container  
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show If the ordered dose doesn't match the dose according to the drug label, perform pharmacology math to determine the accurate dose. If in doubt, have your calculations checked.  
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show Check the physicians order to determine the route of administration (oral, via the mucous membrane, or parenteral)  
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The Right Time   show
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show The M.A. must be familiar with all techniques of administering medication. If in doubt, seek help.  
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show Immediately document medication (strength, dose), route, time and date. Record any reactions patient has to the medication. For parenteral meds, check the site of injection for signs of a problem with absorption. Record the exact site of administration  
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show Bedtime  
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show The injection of medication  
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Capsules   show
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Caplets   show
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Emulsion   show
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Tinctures   show
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Medical preparations may be applied to these areas for localized effects   show
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Ampule   show
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Multi-Dose Vial   show
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Pre-filled Syringe   show
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Deltoid Site   show
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Vastus Lateralis (Thigh) Site   show
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Hypertonic Solutions   show
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