1-21 Flashcards
Drug that reduces or eliminates sensation
Anesthetic
Small, sealed glass bottles containing a single dose of medication
Ampules
Between the cheek and gum
Buccal
Factors in the patients condition that would prevent the use o a particular drug
Contraindications
Small muscle mass located on the outer surface of the upper arm that his ideal for small doses of medication
Deltoid muscle
Liquid used to dissolve or dilute a drug
Diluent
A drug that increases production of urine
Diuretic
Upper outer quadrant of the buttocks; ideal location for administration of large-volume IM medications
Dorsogluteal site
Vaginal irrigation, in which can be used to administer medication in liquid form
Douche
A drug that induces vomiting
Emetic
Most common type of hepatitis in the US a viral disease that affects the liver
Hepatitis A
Highly contagious form of hepatitis transmitted by contaminated serum in blood transfusions or through the use of contaminated needles or instruments
Hepatitis b
Lesser known disease caused by a bacterium that is spread through the air and enters the lungs or bloodstream of children
Hib disease
Substance that decreases susceptibility to a disease; also known as vaccines
Immunizations
Blood product that contains antibodies
Immunoglobulin
