CMA - CH 23 Key Terms Flashcards
administering
to give a medication
apnea
cessation or absence of normal, spontaneous breathing
body surface area (BSA)
highly accurate method for calculating medication dosages for infants and children up to 12 YOA.
compounding
combining two or more substances in definite proportions
dispensing
prepare and give out a medication to be taken at a later time
hypoxemia
lack of oxygen in the blood
meniscus
curvature appearing in a liquid’s upper surface when a liquid is placed in a container
nomogram
graph that shows the relation among numeric values. Body surface area (BSA) of a patient can be estimated by it’s use.
parenteral
liquid injection of a substance into the body by a route other than the alimentary canal.
pharmacokinetics
refers to the way a drug is handled by the body
phytomedicines
herbs used as medicinal plants. They contain plant material as their active ingredient.
port
shortened term for portal - an entry way. When related to intravenous therapy, it is a type of adapter that can serve as an additional means for infusing fluids or medications. The port can be attached to the primary tubing. The port has a needleless entry site.
precipitate
substance in the form of fine particles that separates from a solution if allowed to stand for a time.
retrolental fibroplasias
disease of the blood vessels of retina in newborns.
status asthmaticus
severe episode of asthma that does not respond to ordinary treatment.
