pharmocology 7&8
key terms on both chapters
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- Buccal
- Pertaining to the cheek. In drug administration, the buccal pouch is composed of the mucous-membrane side of the inner cheek and the posterior, lower gums.
- Consent form
- Grants permission to the health care facility and physician to provide treatment to the patient.
- Otic
- Pertaining to the ear.
- Other diagnostic reports
- Section of the patient's chart that contains reports of surgery, EEG, ECG, pulmonary function tests, radiography, etc.
- Transdermal disk
- A disk or patch that provides controlled release of a prescribed medication (e.g., nitroglycerin, clonidine, Ortho-Evra) through a semipermeable membrane for several hours to 3 weeks when applied to intact skin.
- Clinical decision-making support systems (CDSS)
- Interactive computer programs that directly assist physicians and other health professionals with decision-making tasks.
- Unit dose drug distribution system
- Use of single-unit packages of drugs, dispensed to fill each dose requirement as it is ordered.
- Lotions
- Usually aqueous (water-based) preparations that contain suspended materials. Commonly used as soothing agents to protect the skin and relieve rashes and itching.
- Summary sheet
- Portion of the patient's chart that lists the patient's general information, such as name, address, insurance carrier, etc.
- Nebulae
- Very small droplets of water or oil, usually sprayed from an atomizer.
- Nursing history
- Data collected about a patient's level of wellness, changes in life patterns, sociocultural role, and mental and emotional reactions to illness.
- Adverse drug events (ADEs)
- Serious complications resulting from pharmacological treatment.
- Nursing care plan
- The written or computer-generated document that evolves from planning.
- Laboratory tests record
- All laboratory test results are kept in one section of the chart.
- Dry powder inhaler (DPI)
- A device used to administer small amounts of powdered medicine by inhalation.
- Individual prescription order system
- Medication delivery system where medications are dispensed from the pharmacy upon receipt of a prescription or drug order for an individual patient.
- Flow sheets
- Condensed form for recording information for quick comparison of patient data.
- Transcription
- The practice of transferring a physician's order from the physician's order sheet onto the Kardex or MAR.
- Verification
- The practice of checking a medication order to make sure the type of drug, therapeutic intent, dose, and mathematical and physical preparation of the dose are all acceptable to give to the patient.
- Nurses' notes
- Section of the patient's chart where the nurse documents observations and actions taken, such as routine care given, abnormal findings, and client or family problems. There are many formats used.
- Floor or ward stock system
- Medication delivery system where all but the most dangerous or rarely used medications are stocked at the nursing station in stock containers.
- Antigens
- Any substance that will lead to the formation of antibodies.
- Renewal order
- Medication order that must be written and signed by the physician before the nurse can continue to administer the medication.
- PRN order
- Administer if needed. This order allows a nurse to judge when a medication should be administered, based on the patient's need and when it can be safely administered.
- Long-term care unit dose system
- Medication delivery cart designed with individual drawers to hold one patient's medication containers for 1 week.
- Nurse practice act
- A statute enacted by the state legislature or appropriate officers that delineates the legal scope of the practice of nursing within the geographic boundaries of the jurisdiction.
- Progress notes
- Frequent observations of the patient's health status made by the physician and other health care professionals.
- PRN
- meaning "as circumstances require."
- Standing order
- A medication that is to be given for a specified number of doses. Also may indicate that a drug is to be administered until discontinued at a later date.
- Medication administration record (MAR) or medication profile
- Section of the patient's chart listing all medications to be administered.
- Stat order
- A drug that is used on an emergency basis, to be administered as soon as possible, but only once.
- Ophthalmic
- Pertaining to the eye.
- Graphic record
- Record illustrating a patient's vital signs and other information to be used for ongoing assessment of a patient's status.
- Aerosols
- Medication that is inhaled through a flow of air or oxygen under pressure to disperse the drug throughout the respiratory tract.
- Patch testing
- A method used to identify a patient's sensitivity to contact materials (e.g., soaps, pollens, dyes).
- Patient education record
- Documentation of the health teaching provided to the patient, family, or significant others, including statements regarding the learner's mastery of the content presented.
- Kardex
- A large index-type card usually kept in a flip-file or a separate holder; it contains pertinent information such as the patient's name, diagnosis, allergies, schedules of current medications with stop dates, treatments, and the nursing care plan.
- Ointments
- Semisolid preparations of medicinal substances in an oily base such as lanolin or petrolatum.
- Dressings
- Material used to treat and cover wounds.
- Consultation reports
- Section of the patient record where specialists' summary of findings, diagnoses, and recommendations for treatment are recorded.
- Medication profile
- Section of the patient's chart listing all medications to be administered.
- Standards of care
- Guidelines developed for the practice of nursing.
- Metered-dose inhaler
- A device used to administer small amounts of aerosolized medicine by inhalation.
- Case management
- The coordination of patient care provided to individuals, their families, and significant others on a continuum, providing efficient transitions to services that may be needed after discharge.
- Creams
- Semisolid emulsions containing medicinal agents for external application.
- History and physical examination form (H&P) form
- Form used by the health care provider to record findings from the patient interview and physical examination.
- Critical pathways
- Comprehensive individualized plan of care that describes a multidisciplinary plan to track a patient's progress toward expected outcomes within a specified period. Also known as integrated care plans, care or clinical maps, and clinical trajectories.
- Allergens
- Antigenic substances that can produce an immediate hypersensitivity in the body.
- Unscheduled medication orders
- Separate sheet in a patient's medication administration record that lists PRN medications.
- Physician's order form
- Form used by the physician to order procedures and treatments for a patient.
- Computer-controlled ordering and dispensing system
- Computerized medication delivery system where single-unit packages are dispensed to the nurse for the patient.