Week 2 Spelling & Terminology Terms Flashcards
Right documentation
Always follows the administration of medications. A verification that all seven rights have been followed and documented in the chart.
Medication orders
Instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient
Sublingual
Under the tongue
Seven rights
Refers to seven elements that must be considered when administering medication. 7 rights
Localized
Pertaining to a specific area; local
Ampule
A small glass container that can be sealed and its content sterilized.
Intradermal (ID)
Within the skin
Intramuscular (IM)
Type of injection administered into a muscle
Varicella
Chicken pox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus
Pertussis
An acute infectious disease characterized by a paroxysmal cough, ending in a whooping inspiration
Needle sticks
Unintentional injury that occurs in the course of handling injection materials used for medication administration
Meningitis
Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and/or spinal cord
Aspirate
To remove by suction
Ointment
A salve, a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties
Parenteral
Other than by mouth
Salves
An ointment
Suppositories
A medicated conical- or cylindrical shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina
Topical
Relating or applied directly to a part of the body
Wheal
A raised, itchy area of skin that is sometimes an overt sign of allergy
Vaccination
A medical treatment that helps your body’s immune system recognize and fight disease
Photosensitivity
Inability to tolerate light due to medication effects or illness
Catarrhal stage
Inflammation of the mucous membranes
Decline stage
Becoming less intense
Paroxysmal stage
Occurring repeatedly
Buccal
Relating to the cheek
