Ch. 22 Flashcards
Ampule
Small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of parenteral solution in a sterile condition
Angiocath
Catheter inserted directly into the vein for drug administration
Bolus
Concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation
Buccal
Pertaining to the inside of the cheek
Drip infusion
Intravenous infusion of a large amount of fluid over a certain period
Enteral
Within the gastrointestinal tract
Extravasation
Discharge or escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue that can cause localized vasoconstriction, resulting in sloughing of tissue and tissue necrosis if not reversed with an antidote
Intra dermal
Within or between the layers of skin
Intramuscular
Within the muscle tissue
Intravenous
Within a vein
Intravenous Injection
Medicine that is delivered by intravenous push, (rapid delivery) or intravenous infusion (slow drip of medication over a period of time) directly into the vein
Parenteral or Parenterally
Drug administration by a route other than GI tract, typically by injection through the skin
Rectal
Inserted into the rectum
Subcutaneous
Beneath the skin
Sublingual
Beneath the tongue