Midterm Flashcards
Aseptic
A condition free of microorganisms which can reproduce
Sepsis
Contamination or infection
Sterile
Used interchangeably with aseptic
Parenteral
Administration by some means other than oral or rectal intake, IV or Inj
Aseptic Technique
The ability of a person to manipulate sterile preparations done in controlled conditions
Critical site
Any point which a sterile product may be contaminated
Controlled Pharmacy environment needs
Specially trained pharmacy staff
What are sources of contamination
Touch
Distractions
Airborne
Surroundings
Material
Enteral Admin
Administered Via GI
Rectal Admin
Inserted into the rectum
Parenteral Admin
Injection or Infusion
IV
intravenous
IM
Intramuscular
ID
Intradermal
SC (SQ)
Subcutaneous
IT
Intrathecal (spinal Column)
IP
Intraperitoneal (dialysis)
Intravitreal
Rear Eye Chamber
Intraocular
Into the eye
Subconjunctival
Into Conjunction
Systemic
Whole Body
Local
Specific area
Drug Injection
Liquid preparation
Drug For Injection
Dry requiring Reconstitution
Drug Injectable Emulsion
Dissolved or dispersed in emulsion
Drug Injectable suspension
dry suspended in liquid medium
Drug for injectable suspension
Dr solid requiring reconstitution
Intermittent IV
small amounts for short period of time
IV Push
Small amounts administered by needle into vein
TPN
For Long term IV admin for nutrients
Latex Allergy Complication
Bags, Vial, Gloves, Equipment
Infection Complication
Due to contamination
Infiltration Complication
Needle dislodge
Extravasation Complication
Fluids of vein escape through the vascular wall
Overhydration complication
Decreased concentration of plasma and electrolytes
Pyrogenicity
fever due to injected pyrogens
particulation complication
introduction of particulate matter
Necrosis Complication
Death of tissue
Embolism Complication
Sudden blocking of a blood vessel
Air embolism complication
Embolism due to air bubbles in vein
thrombosis complication
Intravascular blood clot
Thrombophlebitis complication
Blood clot formation and inflammation of vein
Speed shock complication
shock from solution administered too quickly
Pain at inj site
Needle touches vein wall
Too much tension is on the needle/tubing
Coring of Vial
Bits of rubber stopper in solution
Normal pH of blood
7.35-7.45
Acidosis
When blood pH is below 7.4