Definitions Flashcards
Asepsis
A condition free of pathogens
Sterile
Free of all forms of life
Medically clean
Careful handling to prevent contamination
Disinfectant
Cleansing agent that is toxic to living tissue
Antiseptic
Cleansing agent that is not toxic to living tissue
Transdermal
Absorbed through the skin
Sublingual
Beneath the tongue
Buccal
Between the cheek and gums
Nebulizer
Inhalation aid that disperses liquid into aerosol spray or mist
Enteral drug administration
The delivery of any medication that is absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract
Capsule
Capsules contain liquid, dry or beaded medication in a soluble casing. For maximum effectiveness, the patient must swallow them whole
Tablet
Tablets comprise medicated powder compressed into a small, solid disc. Typically, tablets may be scored to permit breaking in halves or quarters when lesser dosages are required
Pills
Pills, comprising medicated powder compressed into a small disc, are the same as tablets. in the past, the term pill was used to denote a solid medication taken by mouth. over time, tablet has become the accepted term
Enteric-coated/time-release capsules and tablets
These forms of medication release the drug gradually as layers of the capsule or tablet slowly erode. Time-release capsules or tablets must be swallowed whole
Elixirs
Elixirs are liquid medication combined with alcohol or placed in a sweetened fluid
Emulsions
Emulsions are medications combined with a fat or an oil emulsifier
Lozenges
Lozenges are solid forms of medication that slowly dissolve in the mouth, thus permitting gradual swallowing
Suspensions
A suspension is a liquid that contains small particles of solid medication
Syrups
A syrup is a concentrated solution of sugar in water or another liquid to which a medication is added
Hepatic alteration
Change in medications chemical composition that occurs in the liver
Suppository
Medication packaged in soft, pliable form, for insertion into the rectum
Enema
A liquid bolus of medication that is injected into the rectum
Bolus
Concentrated mass of medication
Hypodermic needle
Hollow metal tube used with the syringe to administer medications
Gauge
The size of the needles diameter
Ampule
Breakable glass vessel containing liquid medication
Vial
Plastic or glass container with a self-sealing rubber top
Nonconstitutional drug vial/Mix-o-Vial
Vial with two containers, one holding a powdered medication and the other holding a liquid mixing solution
Medicated solution
Parenteral medication packaged in an IV bag and administered as an IV infusion