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Immunization vocab
vocab for CMAs
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10/02/2008

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Ampule
Definition
small glass container that must be broken at the neck to aspirate the solution into the syringe
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Apothecary System of Measurement
Definition
old system the uses grains, minims, and drams
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Buccal Medication
Definition
medication administered between the cheek and gum of the mouth
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Contraindication
Definition
solution or condition that prohibits the prescribing or administering of a drug or medication
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Diluent
Definition
Specified liquid used to resconstitues power medications for injection
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Gauge
Definition
diameter of a needle lumen
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Induration
Definition
hardend area at the injection site after an intradermal screening test for tuberculosis
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Infiltration
Definition
leakage of intravenous fluids into suround tissues
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Mantoux
Definition
intradermal injection screening test for tuberculosis
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Metric system
Definition
system of measuremnet that uses grams, liters, and meters
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Nebulizer
Definition
device for adminstering respitory medications as a fine inhaled spary
Term
Ophtamatic Medication
Definition
medication instilled into the eye
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Otic Medication
Definition
medication instilled into the ear
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Parenteral Medication
Definition
medication adminsitered by any method other then orally
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Sublingual Medication
Definition
medication administered under the tongue
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Topical Medication
Definition
medication applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes
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Vial
Definition
glass or plastic container sealed at the top by a rubber stopper
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