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Chapter 14 Medication Administration: Vital Vocabulary Flashcards

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A sealed hub on a an administration set designed for sterile access to the IV fluid

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access port

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Tubing that connects to the IV bag port and the catheter to deliver IV fluid

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administration set

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Small glass containers that are sealed and the contents sterilized

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ampules

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The anterior aspect of the elbow

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antecubital

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A substance that prevents blood from clotting

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anticoagulant

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Chemicals used to cleanse an area before performing an invasive procedure, such as starting an IV line; not toxic to living tissues; examples include isopropyl alcohol and iodine

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antiseptics

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A method of cleansing used to prevent contamination of a site when you are performing an invasive procedure, such as starting an IV line

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aseptic technique

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Pertaining to the ear

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aural

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A special type of macrodrip administration set designed to facilitate rapid fluid replacement by manual infusion of multiple IV bags or IV-blood replacement combinations

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blood tubing

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A term used to describe “in one mass”; in medication administration, a single dose given by the intravenous or intraosseous route; may be a small or large quantity of the drug

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bolus

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A spring-loaded device that is used for inserting an intraosseous needle into the proximal tibia in adult and pediatric patients

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Bone Injection Gun (BIG)

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Between the cheeks and gums

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buccal

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A rigid, hollow, venous cannulation device identified by its plastic “wings” that act as anchoring points for securing the catheter

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butterfly catheter

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The insertion of a catheter, such as into a vein to allow for fluid flow

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cannulation

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Occurs when a needle is reinserted into the catheter, and it slices through the catheter, creating a free-floating segment

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catheter shear

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A scale for measuring temperature where water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees

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Celsius scale

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Solutions that contain molecules (usually proteins) that are too large to pass out of the capillary membranes and, therefore, remain in the vascular compartment

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colloid solution

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The total weight of a drug contained in a specific volume of liquid

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concentration

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The puncturing of an emergency care provider’s skin with a needle or catheter that was used on a patient

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contaminated stick

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Solutions of dissolved crystals (for example, salts or sugars) in water; contain compounds that quickly dissociate in solution

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crystalloid solutions

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21
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An intravenous solution made up of 5% dextrose in water

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D5W

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22
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Depletion of the body’s systemic fluid volume

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dehydration

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The amount of a drug that the physician orders for a patient; the drug order

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desired dose

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The shaft of a long bone

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diaphysis

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A solution (usually water or normal saline) used for diluting a medication

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diluent

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Chemicals used on nonliving objects to kill organisms; toxic to living tissues

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disinfectants

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Gentle downward or lateral traction on the skin

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distal traction

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The area of the administration set where fluid accumulates so that the tubing remains filled with fluid

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drip chamber

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Injecting sterile water or saline from one vial into another vial containing a powdered form of the drug

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drug reconstitution

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30
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A fluid solution, possibly containing supplemental medications, that can be administered rectally to aid in a variety of gastrointestinal complications

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enema

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31
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Medication administration that involves the medication passing through a portion of the gastrointestinal tract

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enteral medications

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32
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The growth plate of a bone; a major site of bone development during childhood

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epiphyseal plate

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33
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The ends of a long bone

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epiphyses

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34
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Large neck vein that is lateral to the carotid artery

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external jugular (EJ) vein

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35
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A handheld, battery-powered driver to which a special intraosseous needle is attached; used for insertion of the intraosseous needle into the proximal tibia of children and adults

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EZ-IO

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36
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A scale for measuring temperature where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees

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Fahrenheit scale

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Manual sternal intraosseous devices used in patients age 12 and older; include an infusion tube, subcutaneous portal, an introducer, a target/ strain relief patch, and a protective dome

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First Access for Shock Trauma (FAST) devices

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38
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The area of an IV catheter that fills with blood to help indicate when a vein is cannulated

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flash chamber

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Tubes that are commonly inserted in patients in the prehospital setting to decompress the stomach; can also be used to administer certain enteral medications

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gastric tubes

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40
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The internal diameter of an IV catheter or needle

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gauge

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41
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A unit of measure that indicates drops

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gtt

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42
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An accumulation of blood in the tissues beneath the skin; a potential complication of IV therapy

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hematoma

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The body’s natural blood-clotting mechanism

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hemostasis

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A solution that has a greater concentration of sodium than does the cell; the increased osmotic pressure can draw out water from the cell and cause it to collapse

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hypertonic solution

45
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A solution that has a lower concentration of sodium than does the cell; the increased osmotic pressure lets water flow into the cell, causing it to swell and possibly burst

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hypotonic solution

46
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Devices that are implanted in surgery, sutured under the skin, for the purpose of long-term medication administration, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, blood product administration, and venous blood sampling; an arteriovenous fistula is an example

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implanted vascular access devices

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The escape of fluid into the surrounding tissue; the result of vein perforation during intravenous cannulation

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infiltration

48
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A mechanical device that infuses a precise intravenous volume programmed by the clinician

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infusion pump

49
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Breathing into the lungs; a medication delivery route

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inhalation

50
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The layer of the dermis, just beneath the epidermis; a medication delivery route

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intradermal

51
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Into a muscle; a medication delivery route

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intramuscular (IM)

52
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Within the nose

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intranasal

53
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Within the bone

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intraosseous (IO)

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A technique of administering fluids, blood and blood products, and medications into the intraosseous space of a long bone, usually the proximal tibia

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intraosseous infusion

55
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The spongy cancellous bone of the epiphyses and the medullary cavity of the diaphysis, collectively

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intraosseous space

56
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Within a vein

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intravenous (IV)

57
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Cannulation of a vein with an IV catheter to access the patient’s vascular system

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intravenous therapy

58
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The amount of charged particles found in a particular area

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ionic concentration

59
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Intravenous solution that does not cause a fluid shift into or out of the cell; examples include normal saline and lactated Ringer solutions

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isotonic crystalloid solutions

60
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A solution that has the same concentration of sodium as does the cell. In this case, water does not shift, and no change in cell shape occurs

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isotonic solution

61
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A sterile isotonic crystalloid IV solution of specified amounts of calcium chloride, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, and sodium lactate in water

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lactated Ringer (LR) solution

62
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Reactions that occur in a localized area; a potential complication of intravenous therapy

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local reactions

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Administration sets named for the large orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chamber; allow for rapid fluid flow into the vascular system; allow 10 or 15 gtt/ mL , depending on the manufacturer

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macrodrip sets

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A term applied to the practice of preventing contamination of the patient by using aseptic technique

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medical asepsis

65
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A pressurized canister that delivers a specific dose of a medication; commonly used for beta-agonist bronchodilators

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metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

66
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A decimal system based on tens for the measurement of length, weight, and volume

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metric system

67
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Administration sets named for the small needlelike orifice between the piercing spike and the drip chamber; allow for carefully controlled fluid flow and are ideally suited for medication administration; allow for 60 gtt/ mL

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microdrip sets

68
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A single vial divided into two compartments by a rubber stopper; methylprednisolone sodium succinate (Solu-Medrol) is stored this way

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Mix-o-Vial

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A device that attaches to the end of a syringe that is used to spray (atomize) certain medications via the intranasal route

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mucosal atomizer device (MAD)

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A device for producing a fine spray or mist that is used to deliver inhaled medications

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nebulizer

71
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A spring-loaded device that contains neither drill nor battery, used for inserting an intraosseous needle into the proximal tibia of an adult patient

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New Intraosseous (NIO) device

72
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Devices that have been inserted by direct venipuncture through the skin directly into a selected vein, for the purpose of long-term medication administration, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and venous blood sampling; peripheral inserted central catheters and central venous catheters are examples

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non-tunneling devices

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A solution of 0.9% sodium chloride; an iosotonic crystalloid

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normal saline

74
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Blockage, usually of a tubular structure such as a blood vessel or IV catheter

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occlusion

75
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Pertaining to the eye

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ocular

76
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The ability to influence the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane

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osmolarity

77
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A congenital bone disease that results in fragile bones

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osteogenesis imperfecta

78
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Inflammation of the bone and muscle caused by infection

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osteomyelitis

79
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An increase in the body’s systemic fluid volume

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overhydration

80
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A Teflon (plastic) catheter inserted over a hollow needle

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over-the-needle catheter

81
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A route of medication administration that involves any route other than the gastrointestinal tract

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parenteral route

82
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A type of surgical drain often used as a constricting band

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Penrose drain

83
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Through the skin or mucous membrane

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percutaneous

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A technique in which a cannula (tube) is inserted into veins of the peripheral areas, that is, veins that can be seen and/ or palpated. Examples or peripheral veins include those of the hand, arm, and lower extremity and the external jugular vein

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peripheral vein cannulation

85
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The hard, sharpened plastic spike on the end of the administration set designed to pierce the sterile membrane of the IV bag

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piercing spike

86
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Medication syringes that are prepackaged and prepared with a specific concentration

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prefilled syringes

87
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A sleeve that is placed around the IV bag and inflated to force fluid to flow from the IV bag and into the tubing

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pressure infuser device

88
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A blood clot or foreign matter trapped within the pulmonary circulation

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pulmonary embolism

89
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A reaction characterized by an abrupt temperature elevation (as high as 106 degrees F [41 degrees C]) with severe chills, backache, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting; a potential complication of intravenous or intraosseous therapy

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pyrogenic reaction

90
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Feature of an IV catheter (or any other object) that allows it to appear on a radiograph

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radiopaque

91
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Special types of IV devices that eliminate the need to hang a bag of IV fluid; also called a buff cap or INT (intermittent); commonly used for patients who do not require fluid boluses but may require medication therapy

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saline locks

92
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Any contaminated item that can cause injury; includes IV needles and catheters, broken ampules or vials, or anything else that can penetrate or lacerate the skin

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sharps

93
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The destruction of all living organisms; achieved by using heat, gas, or chemicals

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sterile

94
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Into the tissue between the skin and muscle; a medication delivery route

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subcutaneous

95
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Under the tongue; a medication delivery route

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sublingual

96
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A drug mixed in a firm base that melts at body temperature and is shaped to fit the rectum

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suppository

97
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Fainting; brief losses of consciousness caused by transiently inadequate blood flow to the brain

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syncopal episodes

98
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Reactions that affect systems of the body

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systemic complications

99
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The shifting of fluid into the tissues, creating edema

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third spacing

100
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Inflammation of a vein

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thrombophlebitis

101
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The visible scars from repeated cannulation of a vein; commonly associated with illicit drug use

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track marks

102
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Across the skin; a medication delivery route

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transdermal

103
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A solid boring needle

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trocar

104
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A cylindrical device that attaches to and 18- or 20- gauge sampling needle; accomodates self-sealing blood tubes when blood samples are being obtained

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Vacutainer

105
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Veins on the leg that are large, twisted, and ropelike and can cause pain, swelling, or itching

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varicose veins

106
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The development of a stationary blood clot in the venous circulation

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venous thrombosis

107
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Small glass or plastic bottles that contain medication; may contain single or multiple doses

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vials

108
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The amount of fluid you have on hand, such as the amount of fluid in an IV bag or the amount of fluid in a vial of medication

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volume on hand

109
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A special type of microdrip set that features a 100- or 200- mL calibrated drip chamber; used for fluid regulation in patients prone to circulatory overload, such as pediatric and older patients; also called a Buretrol

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Volutrol

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