3 Key terms administration of medication Flashcards
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
chemotherapy
the use of chemicals to treat disease; most often refers to the treatment of cancer using antineoplastic medications
controlled drug
a drug that has restrictions placed on it by the federal government because of its potential for abuse
dose
the quantity of a drug to be administered at one time
drug
a chemical used for the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of a disease
enteral nutrition
the delivery of nutrients through a tube inserted into the gastrointestinal tract
gauge
the diameter of the lumen of a needle used to administer medication
hemophilia
an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a clotting factor needed for proper coagulation of the blood
immune globulins
a blood product consisting of pooled human plasma containing antibodies
induration
an abnormally raised hardened area of the skin with clearly defined margins
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
intradermal injection
introduction of medication into the dermal layer of the skin
intramuscular injection
introduction of medication into the muscular layers of the body
intravenous therapy
the administration of a liquid agent directly into a patient’s vein, where it is distributed throughout the body by way of 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
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
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 tense, pale raised area of the skin
