Definitions/Vocabulary Flashcards
how the drug moves into the bloodstream
absorption
small glass vial sealed to keep contents sterile: used for subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications
Ampoule (ampule)
date on which specific categories of medications must be discontinued unless renewed by the Physician
automatic stop date
concentrated dose of medication or fluid, frequently given intravenously
Bolus / IV push (IVP)
gelantinous, single dose container in which a drug is enclosed to prevent the patient from tasting the drug
capsule
large catheter that provides access to the veins and or to the heart to measure pressures
Central Line Catheter, or Central Venous Catheter (CVC)
conditions under which the drug should not be given
contraindications
a drug which requires a written prescription and is reportable due to the danger of addiction or abuse
controlled substance
amount of medication that is prescribed by a Physician for administration
dosage
a method used by the Physician to notify the nursing staff that a new set of orders has been written
flagging
durgs that reduce pain or induce sleep, can include sedatives, analgesics and anesthetics
Hypnotics
a list of medical conditions or diseases which the drug is intended for
indications
a list of drugs or foods which may later alter the drug’s effect
interactions
injection of a medication into a muscle
intramuscular (IM) injection
method of giving concentrated doses of medication directly into the vein
IV Push
list of medications that each individual patient is currently taking, it is used by the nurse to administer the medications
Medication Administration Record (MAR)
physical and chemical changes a drug undergoes wehn administered
metabolism
controlled drug that relieves pain or produces sleep
narcotic
drugs to which the public has direct access for purchase
over the counter (OTC)
methods other than oral for giving fluids or medications
parenteral routes
medications administered intravenoulsy by means of a special infusion pump controlled by the patient
Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA)
a drug which requires a written prescription
prescription drug
does not require a prescription but is kept behind the Pharmacist’s counter
restricted drug
a doctor’s order that remains in effect and is executed as ordered until the doctor discontinues or changes it
routine order
possible unpleasant or even dangerous reactions
side effects/adverse reactions
a process of recording data on the doctor’s order sheet to indicate the completion of transcription on a set of doctor’s orders
signing off
a doctor’s order that is to be executed immediatley, then automatically discontinues
STAT order
the potency of the drug
strength
injection of a small amount of a mediation under the skin into fatty or connective tissue
subcutaneous injection
medication substance mixed in a solid base that melts when placed in a body opening, suppositories are commonly used in the rectum, vagina or urethra
suppository
fine-particle drug suspended in liquid
suspension
notations written in ink on the doctor’s sheet to indicate completion of a step fo the transcription process
symbols
how the drug affects wide spread areas of the body
systemic effect
solid dosage of a drug in a disk form
tablet
direct application of a medication to the skin, eye, ear or other parts of the body
topical
method used to administer calories, proteins, vitamins and other nutrients into the bloodstream of a patient who is unable to eat
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
a certain supply of regularly used medications which are stored on the Unit, includes such drugs as Aspirin, acetaminophen, antacids, antidiarrheals, laxatives
ward stock
a list of types of patients who warrant closer observation when using the drug due to higher possibility of side effects
warnings/precautions
