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AMA 250 Preparing and Administering Medications
Vocabulary and Checkpoint Questions
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01/06/2010

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Term
ampule
Definition
small glass container that must be broken at the neck to aspirate the solution into the stringe
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apothecary system of measurement
Definition
old system of measurement that uses grains, minims, and drams
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buccal
Definition
describing medication administered between the cheek and gum of the mouth
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diluent
Definition
specified liquid used to reconstitute powder medications for injection
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gauge
Definition
diameter of a needle lumen
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induration
Definition
hardened area at the injection site after an intradermal screening test for tuberculosis
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infiltration
Definition
leakage of intravenous fluids into surrounding tissues
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Mantoux
Definition
intradermal screening test for tuberculosis
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metric system
Definition
system of measurement that uses grams, liters, and meters
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nebulizer
Definition
device for administering respiratory medications as a fine inhaled spray
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opthalmic
Definition
describing medication instilled into the eye
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otic
Definition
describing medication instilled into the ear
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parenteral
Definition
describing medication adeministered by any method other than orally
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sublingual
Definition
describing medication administered under the tongue
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topical
Definition
describing medication applied directly to the skin or other mucous membranes
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vial
Definition
glass or plastic container sealed at the top by a rubber stopper
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When are the "three checks" for safe medication administration performed?
Definition
The three checks are performed when the medication is taken from the shelf , when it is poured, and when it is put back on the shelf.
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what are the 7 rights for correct medication administration?
Definition
Right-patient,time,dose,route,drug,technique,and documentation
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What information should be recorded in a patients medical record after administering any medication?
Definition
The name of the medication and the dose , route and site if injected,and the entry should be signed by the MA that administered the medication and any adverse patient reaction or response should be noted.
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