PHARM MODULE 1 - KEY TERMS - Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 PRN1381
Small, breakable glass container that
ampules contains one dose of drug for intramus-
cular or intravenous injection.
Manipulation that does not contaminate
aseptic technique the sterility of the drug and drug delivery
system.
The total tissue area (based on height
body surface area (BSA)
and weight) of a patient's body.
applied to/held in cheek or gums
buccal route
The drug diffuses through the oral mu-
cosa directly into the bloodstream.
Gelatin container that holds powder or
capsule
liquid drug.
A method for determining pediatric drug
Clark's rule dosage calculated by ratio and propor-
tion, based on the child's body weight.
gtts/ml
drop factor
drops per milliliter of fluid.
The rate at which intravenous fluids are
flow rate
given.
Injection into the dermis (below epider-
mis).
Makes a "bleb"/"wheal"
intradermal injections
most often used for allergy testing and
tuberculosis testing.
intramuscular (IM) route injection into the muscle
A two-compartment vial that contains a
sterile solution in one compartment and
Mix-o-Vial
the powdered drug in the second com-
partment, separated by a rubber stopper.
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The solution and drug powder are mixed
together immediately before use.
An enteral route that bypasses the mouth
nasogastric (NG) tube b tube // through nose & esophagus into
the stomach.
A chart that displays the relationships be-
nomogram tween two different types of data so that
complex calculations are not necessary.
Admin. Of drug by injection
dermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular;
parenteral route
epidurally into cerebral spinal fluid; or in-
travenous injection
Admin. of a drug via:
topical (skin)
percutaneous route
sublingual (under the tongue)
buccal (against the cheek)
inhalation (breathing)
A second or secondary intravenous fluid
bag or bottle containing drugs or solu-
piggyback infusion
tion that is connected to the main IV line
rather than directly to the patient.
Apply drug to the mucous membranes
sublingual route
under the tongue.
Dried, powdered drugs compressed into
tablet
small shapes.
Apply drug directly to the skin
topical route
most common forms are creams, lotions,
and ointments.
Refers to drugs applied to the skin for
absorption into the bloodstream.
transdermal
Transdermal patches
vial
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Small, breakable glass container that
ampules contains one dose of drug for intramus-
cular or intravenous injection.
Manipulation that does not contaminate
aseptic technique the sterility of the drug and drug delivery
system.
The total tissue area (based on height
body surface area (BSA)
and weight) of a patient's body.
applied to/held in cheek or gums
buccal route
The drug diffuses through the oral mu-
cosa directly into the bloodstream.
Gelatin container that holds powder or
capsule
liquid drug.
A method for determining pediatric drug
Clark's rule dosage calculated by ratio and propor-
tion, based on the child's body weight.
gtts/ml
drop factor
drops per milliliter of fluid.
The rate at which intravenous fluids are
flow rate
given.
Injection into the dermis (below epider-
mis).
Makes a "bleb"/"wheal"
intradermal injections
most often used for allergy testing and
tuberculosis testing.
intramuscular (IM) route injection into the muscle
A two-compartment vial that contains a
sterile solution in one compartment and
Mix-o-Vial
the powdered drug in the second com-
partment, separated by a rubber stopper.
1/9
, PHARM MODULE 1 - KEY TERMS - Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4 PRN1381
The solution and drug powder are mixed
together immediately before use.
An enteral route that bypasses the mouth
nasogastric (NG) tube b tube // through nose & esophagus into
the stomach.
A chart that displays the relationships be-
nomogram tween two different types of data so that
complex calculations are not necessary.
Admin. Of drug by injection
dermal, subcutaneous, or intramuscular;
parenteral route
epidurally into cerebral spinal fluid; or in-
travenous injection
Admin. of a drug via:
topical (skin)
percutaneous route
sublingual (under the tongue)
buccal (against the cheek)
inhalation (breathing)
A second or secondary intravenous fluid
bag or bottle containing drugs or solu-
piggyback infusion
tion that is connected to the main IV line
rather than directly to the patient.
Apply drug to the mucous membranes
sublingual route
under the tongue.
Dried, powdered drugs compressed into
tablet
small shapes.
Apply drug directly to the skin
topical route
most common forms are creams, lotions,
and ointments.
Refers to drugs applied to the skin for
absorption into the bloodstream.
transdermal
Transdermal patches
vial
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