Compounding And Measurements Flashcards
Compounding record
Record of What actually happened when the preparation was compounded
Formulation record
Formulas and procedures for what should happen when a preparation is compounded
Aliquot
A portion of a mixture
Arrest knob
The knob on a balance that prevents any movement of the balance pans
Calibrate
To set, mark or check the graduations of a measuring device
Meniscus
The curved surface of a column of liquid
Geometric dilution
A technique for mixing two powders of unequal quantity
Spatulation
Mixing powders with a spatula
Trituration
The process of grinding powders to reduce particle size
Levigation
Titurating a powder with a solvent in which it is insoluble to reduce its particle size
Sonication
Exposure to high frequency sound waves
Flocculating agent
Electrolytes used in the preparation of suspensions to form particles that can be easily redispersed
Thickening agent
An ingredient used in the preparation of suspensions to increase the viscosity of the liquid
Emulsifier
A stabilizing agent in emulsions
Hydrophilic emulsifier
A stabilizing agent for water based sispersion mediums
Immiscible
Cannot be mixed
Lipophilic emulsifier
A stabilizing agent for oil based dispersion mediums
Mucilage
A wet, slimy liquid formed as an initial step in the wet gum method
Oil in water emulsion
Oil dispersed in a water base
Primary emulsion
The initial emulsion to which ingredients are added to create the final product
Water in oil emulsion
Water dispersed in an oil base
Miscible
Capable of being mixed together
Punch method
A method for filling capsules by repeatedly pushing, or punching the capsule into an amount of drug powder
Osmotic pressure
A characteristic of a solution determined by the number of dissolved particles in it
Pyrogens
Chemicals produced by microorganisms that can cause fever in patients
Isotonic
When a solution has an osmolarity equivalent to that of blood
Hypertonic
When a solution has a greater osmolarity than that of blood
Hypotonic
When a solution has a lesser osmolarity than that of blood
LVP solutions
Large volume perenteral solutions
SVP solutions
Small volume perenteral solutions
Dialysis
Movement of particles in a solution through permeable membranes
Irrigation solution
A large volume splash solution used during surgical or urologic procedures to bathe or moisten body tissues
Osmosis
The action in which a drug in a higher concentration solution passes through a permeable membrane to a lower concentration solution
Peritoneal dialysis solution
A solution placed in and emptied from the peritoneal cavity to remove toxic substances
Total nutrient admixture (TNA) solution
A TPN solution that contains intravenous fat emulsions
Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution
A complex solution with two base solutions (amino acids and dextrose) and additional micronutrients
Flashball
A flexible rubber bulb on some administration set that determines if the needle is properly set in a vein
HEPA filter
A high efficiency particulate air filter
Horizontal airflow workstation
A laminar flow workstation with horizontal airflow across the work area
Laminar flow
Continuous movement at a uniform rate in one direction
Vertical airflow workstation
A laminar flow workstation with vertical airflow across the work area
Zone of turbulence
An area of blocked airflow in a laminar airflow workstation
