Unit 1 key terms Flashcards
key terms
automated medication-dispensing systems
on-unit device used to store and release frequently used medications, controlled and emergency drugs
barcode medication administration system
point-of-care software that verifies that the name of the medication, administration time, dosage, drug form, and client for whom the drug is prescribed are accurate by scanning a barcode on the drug and identification band on the client
computerized provider order entry
method in which physicians can provide medical orders using a computer when unable to provide them verbally
continuous release
form of drug designed to dissolve slowly and be released over time; also called extended release
controlled substances
drugs whose prescription and dispensing are regulated by federal law because they have the potential abuse
dose
amount of drug
drug diversion
obtaining a drug through illicit methods such as theft from a person for whom the drug has been prescribed, “doctor shopping,” purchase from illegal internet pharmacies, prescription forgery, or unnecessary prescriptions from less than ethical physicians
enteric-coated tablets
tablet covered with a substance that does not dissolve until it is past the stomach
extended release
form of drug designed to dissolve slowly and be released over time; also called continous release
generic name
chemical drug name that is not protected by a manufacturers trademark
individual supply
single container of drugs with several days’ worth of doses
medication administration record
agency form used to document drug administration
medication order
directions for administering a drug
medications
chemical substances that change body function
opioids
narcotic drugs; synthetic narcotics
oral route
drug administration by swallowing or instillation though an enteral tube
over-the-counter medications
nonprescription drug
polypharmacy
administration of multiple drugs to the same person
route of administration
oral, topical, inhalant or parenteral route where a drug is administered
scored tablet
tablet with a groove in its center
stock supply
drugs kept in a nursing unit for use in an emergency
sustained release
drug that dissolves at timed intervals
trade name
name by which a pharmaceutical company identifies its drug
unit dose supply
self-contained packet that holds one tablet or capsule
xerostomia
dry mouth
aerosol
mist
buccal application
drug placement against the mucous membranes of the inner cheek
dry powder inhaler
device containing a reservoir of pulverized drug and a carrier substance that relies on the clients inspiratory effect to deliver the drug into the lungs
inhalant route
drug administration into the lower airways
inhalers
handheld devices for delivering medication to the respiratory passages
metered-dose inhaler
canister that contains medication under pressure
nebulizer
device that converts liquid inhalant medication to an aerosol using compressed air
opthalmic application
method of applying drugs onto the mucous membrane of one or both eyes
otic application
drug instillation in the outer eat
paste
vehicle that contains a drug in a viscous base
percutaneous application
drugs rubbed into or placed in contact with the skin
rebound effect
swelling of the nasal mucosa within a short time of inhaled decongestant drug administration
skin patches
drugs that are bonded to an adhesive bandage
spacer
chamber that is attached to an inhaler
sublingual application
placement of drug under the tongue
topical route
drug administration to the skin or mucous membranes
tragus
skin-covered cartilage at the opening of the external ear
transdermal application
method of applying a drug on the skin and allowing it to become passively absorbed
ampule
sealed glass container for a drug
barrel
part of a syringe that holds the medication
biohazard container
device usually mounted on the wall within the clients room for used sharp items
deltoid site
injection area in the lateral upper arm
filter needle
gauge
diameter
induration
area of hardness
insulin pen
hard plastic cylinder that contains a prefilled reservoir of insulin
insulin pump
programmable computerized device that contains rapid-acting insulin released though a catheter attached to a needle in the skin
insulin syringe
syringe that is calibrated in units and holds a volume of 0.5-1mL of medication
intradermal injection
parenteral drugs administration between the laters of the skin
intramuscular injection
parenteral drug administration into the muscle
intravenous injection
parenteral drug administration into a vein
lipoatrophy
breakdown of subcutaneous fat at the site of repeated insulin injections
lipohypertrophy
thickening of subcutaneous fat at insulin injection sites
parenteral route
route of drug administration other than oral or through the gastrointestinal tract; administration by injection
plunger
part of a syringe inside the barrel that moves back an fourth to withdraw and instill medication
precipitate
solid particles originally dissolved in liquid
prefilled cartridge
sealed glass cylinder of parenteral medication with a preattached needle
reconstitution
process of adding liquid to a powdered substance
rectus femoris site
injection area in the anterior thigh
scoop method
technique for threading the needle of a syringe into the cap without touching the cap itself
shaft
long portion of a needle
subcutaneous injection
parenteral drug administration beneath the skin but above the muscle
tip
part of a syringe to which the needle is attached
tuberculin syringe
syringe that holds 1mL of fluid and is calibrated in 0.01-mL increments
vastus lateralis site
injection area in the outer thigh
vial
glass or plastic container of parenteral medication with a self-sealing rubber stopper
wheal
elevated circle on the skin
z-track technique
injection method that prevents medication from leaking outside the muscle
