Unit 1.3

Question 1

hypersensitivity reaction between an allergenic antigen and immunoglobulin E bound to mast cells; stimulates the sudden release of immunologic mediators locally or throughout the body

Answer 1

Anaphylaxis

Question 2

drug used to treat hypertension

Answer 2

Antihypertensive

Question 3

branch of health care concerned with care of the aged

Answer 3

Geriatrics

Question 4

a group of federal laws that, in part, establishes patients’ rights, including their rights to privacy of their medical information

Answer 4

HIPPA Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act

Question 5

irrigation of a cavity

Answer 5

Lavage

Question 6

the U.S. government agency that establishes and enforces the standards for safe and healthful working conditions

Answer 6

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 7

concerning the treatment of children

Answer 7

Pediatric

Question 8

concurrent use of a large number of drugs, a condition that increases the likelihood of unwanted side effects and adverse drug-drug interactions

Answer 8

Polypharmacy

Question 9

Rules to administer medication safely:
correct patient - identification 
correct medication
correct dose
correct time to give/take
correct route of administration to give/take
correct method of administering med
correct documentation, charting accurately w pertinent infor

Answer 9

Seven rights of medication administration

Question 10

literally, creating a monster; anything that adversely affects normal cellular development in the embryo or fetus

Answer 10

Teratogen

Question 11

substance that breaks apart clots

Answer 11

Thrombolytic

Question 12

multiple swollen, raised areas on the skin that are intensely itchy and last up to 24 hours

Answer 12

Urticaria