Vocabulary

Question 1

absorption

Answer 1

How the drug moves into the bloodstream

Question 2

ampule

Answer 2

small glass vial sealed to keep contents sterile; used for sq, IM, and IV meds

Question 3

automatic stop date

Answer 3

date on which specific categories of medications must be discontinued unless renewed by the physician

Question 4

bolus / IV push

Answer 4

concentrated dose of medication or fluid

Question 5

capsule

Answer 5

gelatinous, single-dose container in which a drug is enclosed to prevent the pt. from tasting the drug

Question 6

central live catheter or central venous catheter

Answer 6

large catheter that provides access to the veins and/or to the heart to measure pressures

Question 7

contraindications

Answer 7

conditions under which the drug should not be given

Question 8

controlled substance

Answer 8

a drug which requires a written Rx and is reportable due to the danger of addiction or abuse

Question 9

dosage

Answer 9

amt of med that is prescribed by a Physician for administration

Question 10

flagging

Answer 10

a method used by Physicians to notify nursing staff that a new set of orders has been written

Question 11

hypnotics

Answer 11

drugs that reduce pain or induce sleep; can include sedatives, analgesics, and anesthetics

Question 12

indications

Answer 12

a list of medical conditions or diseases which the drug is intended for

Question 13

interactions

Answer 13

a list of drugs or foods which may later alter the drug’s effect

Question 14

IM injection

Answer 14

injection of a med into a muscle

Question 15

IV push

Answer 15

method of giving concentrated doses of medication directly into the vein

Question 16

metabolism

Answer 16

physical and chemical changes a drug undergoes when administered

Question 17

narcotic

Answer 17

controlled drug that relieves pain or produces sleep

Question 18

parenteral routes

Answer 18

methods other than oral for giving fluids or meds

Question 19

patient controlled analgesia

Answer 19

meds administered intravenously by means of a special infusion pump controlled by the patient within order ranges written by the physician

Question 20

restricted drug

Answer 20

does not require a Rx but is kept behind the counter

Question 21

routine order

Answer 21

a doctor’s order that remains in effect and is executed as ordered until the doctor discontinues or changes it

Question 22

STAT order

Answer 22

a doctor’s order that is to be executed immediately, then automatically discontinued

Question 23

strength

Answer 23

potency of drug

Question 24

sq ing.

Answer 24

injection of small amt of a med under the skin into fatty or connective tissue

Question 25

suppository

Answer 25

med placed in a body opening

Question 26

suspension

Answer 26

fine-particle drug suspended in liquid

Question 27

symbols

Answer 27

notations written in ink on the doctor’s sheet to indicate completion of a step of the transcription process

Question 28

systemic effect

Answer 28

how the drug affects widespread areas of the body

Question 29

tablet

Answer 29

solid dosage of a drug in a disk form

Question 30

topical

Answer 30

direct application of a med to the skin, eye, ear or other parts of the body

Question 31

TPN

Answer 31

method used to administer calories, proteins, vitamins, and other nutrients into the bloodstream of a pt. who is unable to eat.

Question 32

ward stock

Answer 32

certain supply of regularly used meds stored on the unit

Question 33

warnings/precautions

Answer 33

list of types of pts. who warrant closer observation when using the drug due to higher possibility of side effects