Module 4 Flashcards
(11 cards)
Pareneteral
Administered or occurring in the body bypassing the GI tract
Nonparenteral
Given by mouth, delivered to the GI tract
Otic
Relating to the ear
Allergic
A condition of sensitivity in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance
Anaphylactic shock
A systemic allergic reaction that can be life threatening without medical intervention
Ampule
Sealed glass capsule containing liquid
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Organization responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of human medications
Electronic medical record (EMR)
Record in a medical practice or clinic to document the patient’s demographic information, care, progress, and treatment
Sterile technique
A group of strategies used to reduce exposure to micro organisms and keep the patient as safe as possible
Computerized provider order entry (CPOE)
Process in which providers enter and send treatment instructions, including medications, laboratory, and radiology orders, via a computer application rather than paper, fax, or phone