Introduction to Radiologic and Imaging Sciences and Patient Care: Principles of Drug Administration Flashcards

A small sealed glass container that holds a single dose of parenteral solution

Catheter inserted directly into the vein for drug administration

concentrated mass of pharmaceutical preparation

Pertaining to the inside of the mouth (cheek)

Infusion of liquid directly into the vein and is used for large volumes of fluid administered.

Within the gastrointestinal tract

discharge or escape of fluid from a vessel into the surrounding tissue

within or between the layers of skin

within the muscle tissue

within a vein

medication that is delivered by intravenous push (rapid delivery) or intravenous infusion (slow drip of medication over a period of time) directly into the vein

drug administration by a route other than the GI tract, typically by injection through the skin require aseptic technique

inserted into the rectum

Beneath the skin

beneath the tongue

applied to a certain area of the skin and affecting only the area to which it is applied

entering through the skin

puncturing of a vein

small glass bottle containing multiple doses of a drug

Right Drug Right Amount Right Patient Right Time Right Route

Enteral Ex. Oral, Sublingual, Buccal, Rectal, Vaginal Parenteral Ex. Intradermal, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intravenous Topical Ex. Transdermal

45 degrees

90 degrees

Measurement of the number of particles that can crowd out water molecules in a measured mass of water. Most adverse reactions to contrast result from this.