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Pharmacology Chap 3

Test 1 Ch. 3

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Allergic reaction Acquired hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance (allergen).
Anaphylaxis Acute allergic response to an antigen that results in severe hypotension and may lead to life-threatening shock if untreated.
Apothecary system Older system of measurement that uses drams; rarely used.
ASAP order As soon as possible order that should be available for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of the written order.
Astringent effect Drops or spray used to shrink swollen mucous membranes, or to loosen secretions and facilitate drainage.
Buccal route Administration of a tablet or capsule by placing it in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek.
Compliance Taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the health care provider, or, in the case of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, following the instructions on the label.
Enteral route Administration of drugs orally, and through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.
Enteric coated Referring to tablets that have a hard, waxy coating designed to dissolve in the alkaline environment of the small intestine.
Five rights of drug administration Principles that offer simple and practical guidance for nurses to use during drug preparation, delivery, and administration.
Household system Older system of measurement that uses teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups.
Intradermal (ID) Medication administered into the dermis layer of the skin.
Intramuscular (IM) Delivery of medication into specific muscles.
Intravenous (IV) Administration of medications and fluids directly into the bloodstream.
Metric system of measurement Most common system of drug measurement that uses grams and liters.
Parenteral route Dispensation of medications via a needle into the skin layers.
PRN order Medication is administered as required by the patient's condition.
Routine orders Order not written as STAT, ASAP, NOW, or PRN.
Single order Medication that is to be given only once, and at a specific time, such as a preoperative order.
Standing order Order written in advance of a situation that is to be carried out under specific circumstances.
STAT order Any medication that is needed immediately and is to be given only once.
Subcutaneous Medication delivered beneath the skin.
Sublingual route Administration of medication by placing it under the tongue and allowing it to dissolve slowly.
Sustained release Tablets or capsules designed to dissolve slowly over an extended time.
Three checks of drug administration In conjunction with the five rights, these ascertain patient safety and drug effectiveness.
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