Vocab Flashcards

1
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define BUCCAL

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mouth, oral cavity

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2
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define ENEMAS

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instillation of fluid into rectum & colon

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3
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define MEDICATION ORDERS

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instructions written by licensed provider for administration of meds

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4
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define OINTMENT

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salve; fatty, soft substance having antiseptic/healing properties

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5
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define PARENTERAL

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other than by mouth

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6
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define RIGHT DOCUMENTATION

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verification that all 7 rights have been followed and documented in chart

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7
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define SALVES

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ointment

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8
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define SEVEN RIGHTS

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refers to 7 elements must be considered when administering meds (pt, meds, dose, route, technique, schedule, documentation)

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9
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define SUBLINGUAL

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under tongue

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10
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define SUPPOSITORIES

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medicated conical/cylindrical shaped material inserted into rectum/vagina

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11
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define TOPICAL

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pertaining to specific area/local

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12
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define TRANSDERMAL

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through the skin

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13
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define AMPULE

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small glass container that can be sealed and its contents sterilized

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14
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define ANAPHYLACTIC

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severe & rapid multisystem allergic reaction

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15
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define CATARRHAL STAGE

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inflammation of mucous membranes

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16
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define DECLINE STAGE

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period of time when symptoms of disease start to disappear

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17
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define DIPHTHERIA

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acute infectious disease characterized by formation of false membrane on any mucous surface gen in air passages & interferes w/breathing

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18
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define EPIGLOTTIS

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life-threatening condition where epiglottis swells & blocks airflow into lungs

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19
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define EPINEPHRINE

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hormone produced by adrenal medulla

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20
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define GAUGE

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size of needle bore: the smaller number the larger the bore

21
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define HEPATITIS A

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acute infectious disease of liver from virus transmitted by contaminated food/water/direct contact

22
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define HEPATITS B

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acute infection of liver transmitted via blood/body fluids

23
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define IMMUNIZATION

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becoming immune/process of rendering pt immune

24
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define INCUBATION PERIOD

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interval between exposure to infection and appearance of first symptom

25
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define INFLUENZA

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acute illness w/fever, pain, coughing, & general upper respiratory symptoms

26
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define INTRADERMAL

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within skin

27
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define INTRAMUSCULAR

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within muscle administration

28
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define INTRAVENOUS

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to insert into vein

29
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define MENINGITIS

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inflammation of meninges of brain and/or spinal cord

30
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define NEEDLESTICKS

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unintentional injury in course of handling injection materials for med administration

31
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define PAROXYSMAL STAGE

A

recurrent symptoms

32
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define PERTUSSIS

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acute infectious disease w/paroxysmal cough ending in whooping inspiration

33
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define PHOTOSENSTIVITY

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inability to tolerate light due to medication/illness

34
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define PNEUMONIA

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inflammation of lungs gen from microbes, chemical irritants, vegetable dust, or allergy

35
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define RUBELLA

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mild contagious viral disease that may cause severe damage to fetus

36
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aka: rubella

A

german measles

37
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aka RUBEOLA

A

measles

38
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define RUBEOLA

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acute, highly contagious marked by typical contagious eruption

39
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define SENSITIVITY

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abnormal susceptibility to substance

40
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define SERIES

A

set of things in same class coming one after another

41
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define SUBCUTANEOUS

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beneath the skin

42
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define VACCINE

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any substance for prevention of disease

43
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define VARICELLA

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highly contagious disease caused by varicella zoster virus

44
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aka: varicella

A

chicken pox

45
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define VIAL

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small glass tube/bottle w/meds or chemical

46
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define WHEAL

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round & evanescent elevations of skin, white in center, pale red edge, & itchy

47
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define Z-TRACK METHOD

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method of injecting medication intramuscular

48
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