Critical Care Medications
1. 0.9% Sodium chloride: A sterile solution made up of water and salt that is used for intravenous
use, as a diluent, or as an irrigant or cleansing agent for wounds.
2. Acidosis: Condition in which the ph of the blood drops below 7.35
3. Adrenergic agents: Undesirable and potentially dangerous responses to a medication. Adverse
effect may be inadvertent or predictable. Some are immediate, whereas others take weeks or
months to develop.
4. Anaphylactic shock: Life-threatening allergic reaction that includes dizziness, loss of
consciousness, swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and
possibly death.
5. Anatomically correct: Accurately representing the body and body parts.
6. Angiocatheter: A flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel to administer iv medication or fluids.
7. Atrioventricular node: An area of specialized cardiac cells located within the right atrium that
transmits electric impulses, resulting in contraction of the heart.
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8. Automated dispensing system: A secure system used to manage medication inventory and
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dispensation.
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9. Bacteriostatic water: Water that has been treated to inhibit the growth of bacteria: often used
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as a diluent when reconstituting powdered medications.
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10. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents: A class of medication that decreases heart rare and increases
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dilation of the blood vessels; used primarily in the treatment of angina, hypertension, and
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glaucoma.
11. Biometric identification: A unique form of identification, such a fingerprint, to access a system.
12. Bleb: A rounded, fluid-filled bump (found on the skin but can occur on other organs as well).
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13. Bolus: A single, prescribed quantity of a therapeutic substance, such as bolus dose of a drug or
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solution injected intravenously or a bolus of food administered orally or through an enteral
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feeding tube, over a short period of time.
14. Bradycardia: Heart rate less than 60/min in clients older than 12 years.
15. Buccal administration: Route of medication administration in which medication is placed inside
the client’s mount next to the cheek or the gum and allowed to dissolve.
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16. Calibrated: Determined to be equal to a known standard measure.
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17. Caplet: A solid form of medication compressed into a capsule shape and coated for ease of
swallowing.
18. Capsule: A form of a specific dosage of medication that is contained within a gelatin shell. The
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gelatin shell dissolves in the stomach or intestine and the medication is absorbed.
19. Central Venous Access Device: Device that delivers medication or fluids directly into central
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veins.
20. Contra indication: Conditions or factors associated with a potential recipient that makes the use
of a medication, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable.
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21. Controlled Substances: Medications with the potential for addiction, abuse, and physical or
mental injury that are regulated by the federal drug enforcement administration.
22. Dermis: The layer of tissue between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue.
23. Dextrose 5% in water: A sterile solution made up of glucose and water that is used for
intravenous use or as a diluent for some powdered medications.
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, 24. Diluent: A substance, such as water, glycerin or starch, added to another to reduce its potency or
thin its consistency.
25. Dispense: To distribute according to plan, as in medication dispensing.
26. Eclampsia: A hypertensive disorder after the 20th week of gestation that results in seizures.
27. Electrolytes: An electrically charged element that separates into ions when dissolved in water.
28. Elixir: Clear liquid medication that is suspended in water and /or alcohol.
29. Embolisms: Obstruction or occlusion of a vessel by a blood clot, air bubble, fat globule, or
foreign object, such as a catheter tip.
30. Enteric coated tablet: Medication tablet that is coated to prevent dissolving in the stomach. It
dissolves in the intestines, where the medication is then absorbed.
31. Error-prone: Likely to be mistaken or inaccurate.
32. Excretion: The process by which the body eliminates waste products following medication
metabolism.
33. Extracellular: Outside of the cell.
34. Extremities: The parts of the body furthest from the torso: hands, legs, and feet.
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35. Fluid shif: When fluid in the vascular space of the body moves into an area known as third
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space and is not readily available for use; typically causes edema.
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36. Fluid Therapy: Therapy to restore water and electrolyte balance to within expected reference
ranges.
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37. Generic name: The nonproprietary name of a product, including medications, given by the
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manufacturer. Medication publications and references use generic medication names as official
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names.
38. Hemolysis: Cell rupture.
39. Hemorrhage: Loss of blood, externally or internally.
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40. Heparin: A medication that prevents the formation of blood clots.
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41. High alert medication: A medication that can cause significant harm if administered incorrectly.
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42. Hypernatremia: Serum Sodium level greater than 145 meq/l in children and adults.
43. Hyperthermia: An uncontrolled elevation in body temperature where the body cannot lose heat
as it is gained, usually caused by environmental or metabolic factors. It is distinguished from a
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fever in that the hypothalamic set point is unchanged with hyperthermia.
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44. Hypertonic solutions: Solution that has a high concentration of substance dissolved within
compared to the intravascular space.
45. Hypotonic Solutions: Solution that has a low concentration of substance dissolved within
compared to the intravascular space.
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46. Infusion Therapy: The introduction of fluid, including electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, and
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parenteral nutrition, through some route other than the alimentary canal by means of gravity
flow or infusion pump, usually over minutes or hours.
47. Insensible water loss: The loss of pure water from the body in ways that we are not aware of,
sh
including evaporative loss through the skin and respiratory tract. There is no associated
electrolyte or other solute loss.
48. Interaction: A mutual or reciprocal action between two or more medications or substances.
49. Intermittent administration: Administration at prescribed intervals of medication, fluids,
pharmaceuticals, parenteral nutrition and other therapies.
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1. 0.9% Sodium chloride: A sterile solution made up of water and salt that is used for intravenous
use, as a diluent, or as an irrigant or cleansing agent for wounds.
2. Acidosis: Condition in which the ph of the blood drops below 7.35
3. Adrenergic agents: Undesirable and potentially dangerous responses to a medication. Adverse
effect may be inadvertent or predictable. Some are immediate, whereas others take weeks or
months to develop.
4. Anaphylactic shock: Life-threatening allergic reaction that includes dizziness, loss of
consciousness, swelling of the lips and tongue, difficulty breathing, low blood pressure, and
possibly death.
5. Anatomically correct: Accurately representing the body and body parts.
6. Angiocatheter: A flexible tube inserted into a blood vessel to administer iv medication or fluids.
7. Atrioventricular node: An area of specialized cardiac cells located within the right atrium that
transmits electric impulses, resulting in contraction of the heart.
m
8. Automated dispensing system: A secure system used to manage medication inventory and
er as
dispensation.
co
9. Bacteriostatic water: Water that has been treated to inhibit the growth of bacteria: often used
eH w
as a diluent when reconstituting powdered medications.
o.
10. Beta-adrenergic blocking agents: A class of medication that decreases heart rare and increases
rs e
dilation of the blood vessels; used primarily in the treatment of angina, hypertension, and
ou urc
glaucoma.
11. Biometric identification: A unique form of identification, such a fingerprint, to access a system.
12. Bleb: A rounded, fluid-filled bump (found on the skin but can occur on other organs as well).
o
13. Bolus: A single, prescribed quantity of a therapeutic substance, such as bolus dose of a drug or
aC s
solution injected intravenously or a bolus of food administered orally or through an enteral
vi y re
feeding tube, over a short period of time.
14. Bradycardia: Heart rate less than 60/min in clients older than 12 years.
15. Buccal administration: Route of medication administration in which medication is placed inside
the client’s mount next to the cheek or the gum and allowed to dissolve.
ed d
16. Calibrated: Determined to be equal to a known standard measure.
ar stu
17. Caplet: A solid form of medication compressed into a capsule shape and coated for ease of
swallowing.
18. Capsule: A form of a specific dosage of medication that is contained within a gelatin shell. The
is
gelatin shell dissolves in the stomach or intestine and the medication is absorbed.
19. Central Venous Access Device: Device that delivers medication or fluids directly into central
Th
veins.
20. Contra indication: Conditions or factors associated with a potential recipient that makes the use
of a medication, procedure, or physical agent improper or inadvisable.
sh
21. Controlled Substances: Medications with the potential for addiction, abuse, and physical or
mental injury that are regulated by the federal drug enforcement administration.
22. Dermis: The layer of tissue between the epidermis and the subcutaneous tissue.
23. Dextrose 5% in water: A sterile solution made up of glucose and water that is used for
intravenous use or as a diluent for some powdered medications.
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, 24. Diluent: A substance, such as water, glycerin or starch, added to another to reduce its potency or
thin its consistency.
25. Dispense: To distribute according to plan, as in medication dispensing.
26. Eclampsia: A hypertensive disorder after the 20th week of gestation that results in seizures.
27. Electrolytes: An electrically charged element that separates into ions when dissolved in water.
28. Elixir: Clear liquid medication that is suspended in water and /or alcohol.
29. Embolisms: Obstruction or occlusion of a vessel by a blood clot, air bubble, fat globule, or
foreign object, such as a catheter tip.
30. Enteric coated tablet: Medication tablet that is coated to prevent dissolving in the stomach. It
dissolves in the intestines, where the medication is then absorbed.
31. Error-prone: Likely to be mistaken or inaccurate.
32. Excretion: The process by which the body eliminates waste products following medication
metabolism.
33. Extracellular: Outside of the cell.
34. Extremities: The parts of the body furthest from the torso: hands, legs, and feet.
m
35. Fluid shif: When fluid in the vascular space of the body moves into an area known as third
er as
space and is not readily available for use; typically causes edema.
co
eH w
36. Fluid Therapy: Therapy to restore water and electrolyte balance to within expected reference
ranges.
o.
37. Generic name: The nonproprietary name of a product, including medications, given by the
rs e
manufacturer. Medication publications and references use generic medication names as official
ou urc
names.
38. Hemolysis: Cell rupture.
39. Hemorrhage: Loss of blood, externally or internally.
o
40. Heparin: A medication that prevents the formation of blood clots.
aC s
41. High alert medication: A medication that can cause significant harm if administered incorrectly.
vi y re
42. Hypernatremia: Serum Sodium level greater than 145 meq/l in children and adults.
43. Hyperthermia: An uncontrolled elevation in body temperature where the body cannot lose heat
as it is gained, usually caused by environmental or metabolic factors. It is distinguished from a
ed d
fever in that the hypothalamic set point is unchanged with hyperthermia.
ar stu
44. Hypertonic solutions: Solution that has a high concentration of substance dissolved within
compared to the intravascular space.
45. Hypotonic Solutions: Solution that has a low concentration of substance dissolved within
compared to the intravascular space.
is
46. Infusion Therapy: The introduction of fluid, including electrolytes, pharmaceuticals, and
Th
parenteral nutrition, through some route other than the alimentary canal by means of gravity
flow or infusion pump, usually over minutes or hours.
47. Insensible water loss: The loss of pure water from the body in ways that we are not aware of,
sh
including evaporative loss through the skin and respiratory tract. There is no associated
electrolyte or other solute loss.
48. Interaction: A mutual or reciprocal action between two or more medications or substances.
49. Intermittent administration: Administration at prescribed intervals of medication, fluids,
pharmaceuticals, parenteral nutrition and other therapies.
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