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Compounding And Measurements Flashcards

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Compounding record

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Record of What actually happened when the preparation was compounded

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Formulation record

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Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a preparation is compounded

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3
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Aliquot

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A portion of a mixture

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Arrest knob

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The knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans

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Calibrate

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To set, mark or check the graduations of a measuring device

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Meniscus

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The curved surface of a column of liquid

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Geometric dilution

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A technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity

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Spatulation

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Mixing powders with a spatula

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Trituration

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The process of grinding powders to reduce particle size

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Levigation

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Titurating a powder with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size

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11
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Sonication

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Exposure to high frequency sound waves

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Flocculating agent

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Electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed

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Thickening agent

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An ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid

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Emulsifier

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A stabilizing agent in emulsions

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15
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Hydrophilic emulsifier

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A stabilizing agent for water based sispersion mediums

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Immiscible

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Cannot be mixed

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17
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Lipophilic emulsifier

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A stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums

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Mucilage

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A wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method

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Oil in water emulsion

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Oil dispersed in a water base

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Primary emulsion

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The initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product

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Water in oil emulsion

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Water dispersed in an oil base

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Miscible

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Capable of being mixed together

23
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Punch method

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A method for filling capsules by repeatedly pushing, or punching the capsule into an amount of drug powder

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Osmotic pressure

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A characteristic of a solution determined by the number of dissolved particles in it

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Pyrogens

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Chemicals produced by microorganisms that can cause fever in patients

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Isotonic

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When a solution has an osmolarity equivalent to that of blood

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Hypertonic

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When a solution has a greater osmolarity than that of blood

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Hypotonic

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When a solution has a lesser osmolarity than that of blood

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LVP solutions

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Large volume perenteral solutions

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SVP solutions

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Small volume perenteral solutions

31
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Dialysis

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Movement of particles in a solution through permeable membranes

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Irrigation solution

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A large volume splash solution used during surgical or urologic procedures to bathe or moisten body tissues

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Osmosis

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The action in which a drug in a higher concentration solution passes through a permeable membrane to a lower concentration solution

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Peritoneal dialysis solution

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A solution placed in and emptied from the peritoneal cavity to remove toxic substances

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Total nutrient admixture (TNA) solution

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A TPN solution that contains intravenous fat emulsions

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Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution

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A complex solution with two base solutions (amino acids and dextrose) and additional micronutrients

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Flashball

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A flexible rubber bulb on some administration set that determines if the needle is properly set in a vein

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HEPA filter

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A high efficiency particulate air filter

39
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Horizontal airflow workstation

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A laminar flow workstation with horizontal airflow across the work area

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Laminar flow

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Continuous movement at a uniform rate in one direction

41
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Vertical airflow workstation

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A laminar flow workstation with vertical airflow across the work area

42
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Zone of turbulence

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An area of blocked airflow in a laminar airflow workstation

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