Sterile Products Terminology

Question 0

Admixture

Answer 0

An IV solution with at least one medication added to it.

Question 1

Additive

Answer 1

Any drug or component added to an IV solution

Question 2

Aerosolization

Answer 2

The spraying of small liquid or powder particles in the air; usually occurs when withdrawing a needle from a vial or when removing air from a syringe.

Question 3

Ampule

Answer 3

A sealed glass container containing sterile injectable medication.

Question 4

Bacteriocidal

Answer 4

An agent capable of killing bacteria.

Question 5

Bacteriostatic

Answer 5

An agent capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria.

Question 6

Bolus

Answer 6

An initial dose of medication or solution; usually a dose higher than the maintenance dose; also called loading dose.

Question 7

Central Line

Answer 7

An IV access site into one of the major blood vessels; this is the IV line through which hypertonic fluids may be given.

Question 8

Compatibility

Answer 8

The ability of two or more components to be mixed together without physical or chemical degradation of any component.

Question 9

Contamination

Answer 9

The presence of a harmful or unwanted substance.

Question 10

Continuous Infusion

Answer 10

An infusion given at a continuous rate over a long period of time.

Question 11

Coring

Answer 11

The breaking off of a part of the rubber stopper of a vial or container due to an improper needle stick; the cored part of the rubber stopper is usually pushed into the vial or container.

Question 12

Critical Site

Answer 12

Any opening or pathway that is at risk for contact with air or touch contamination.

Question 13

Diluent

Answer 13

The liquid used to reconstitute a powder drug or the liquid added to reduce the concentration of another liquid.

Question 14

Extravasation

Answer 14

A caustic or hazardous IV solution that has been inadvertently infused into the tissue surrounding the injection site

Question 15

Infiltration

Answer 15

An IV solution that is inadvertently insured into the tissue surrounding the injection site.

Question 16

Infusion

Answer 16

The slow administration of medication or solution via a parenteral route of administration.

Question 17

Intermittent Infusion

Answer 17

An infusion given over specific and shorter periods of time.

Question 18

Intravenous Piggyback

Answer 18

Delivery of a secondary IV solution into an existing IV line

Question 19

Loading Dose

Answer 19

An initial dose of a drug that is used to achieve a desired drug level.

Question 20

Multiple-dose Vial

Answer 20

A vial that is intended for multiple needle punctures and withdrawals; usually contains preservatives to maintain sterility.

Question 21

Parenteral

Answer 21

Administration of a drug via a route of administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal tract (i.e., injection)

Question 22

Particulate

Answer 22

Foreign objects or matter.

Question 23

Pathogen

Answer 23

Disease-causing organisms such as bacteria, fungus, and viruses.

Question 24

Peripheral Line

Answer 24

An IV access made through veins located in the arms, legs, hands, or feet.

Question 25

Preservative

Answer 25

Any additive intended to extend the content, stability, or sterility of a medication or solution.

Question 26

Pyrogen

Answer 26

Fever-producing organism

Question 27

Reconstitution

Answer 27

Adding diluent to a powder to create a liquid.

Question 28

Single-dose Vial

Answer 28

A vial that contains no preservatives and is intended to be used only one time; not designed to maintain sterility after multiple punctures.

Question 29

Sterile Compounding

Answer 29

The aseptic mixing of ingredients to prepare sterile medications (usually injectable) for patient use.

Question 30

Vial

Answer 30

A small glass or plastic container that holds injectable medications and solutions.