Principles Of Drug Administration - Ch. 22 Flashcards
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Ampule
Small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of parenteral solution in a sterile condition.
Angiocath
Catheter inserted directly into the vein for drug administration.
Bolus
Concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation.
Buccal
Pertaining to the inside of the mouth (between teeth and cheeks).
Drip Infusion
Infusion of liquid directly into the vein.
Enteral
Within the gastrointestinal tract.
Extravasation
Discharge or escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue that can cause localized vasoconstriction, resulting in sloughing of tissue and tissue necrosis if not reverser with an antidote.
Intradermal
Within or between the layers of skin.
Intramuscular
Within the muscle tissue.
Intravenous
Within a vein.
Intravenous Injection
Medication that is delivered by intravenous push (rapid delivery) or intravenous infusion (slow drip of medication over a period of time) directly into the vein.
Parenteral or Parenterally
Drug administration by a route other than the GI tract, typically by injection through the skin.
Rectal
Inserted into the rectum.
Subcutaneous
Beneath the skin.
Sublingual
Beneath the tongue.
Topical
Applied to a certain area of skin and affecting only the area to which it was applied.
Transdermal
Entering through the skin.
Venipuncture
Puncture of a vein.
Vial
Small glass bottle containing multiple doses of a drug.
The 5 Rights
- Right drug
- Right amount
- Right patient
- Right time
- Right route
Parts of a syringe
- Plunger
- Barrel
- Tip
Parts of a needle
- Hub: part that attaches to syringe
- Cannula/Shaft: the length of the needle
- Bevel: slanted part at the top of needle
Gauge and Length measurements
- Gauge: 14-28
- Length: 0.5-5 inches
