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Chapter 3: Principles of Drug Administration Rated A Key Terms in Medication Administration Adverse Events (AEs) - Negative reactions to a drug. Allergic Reaction - An acquired hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance, known as an allergen. Anaphylaxis - An acute allergic...

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Key Terms in Medication Administration



Adverse Events (AEs)

- Negative reactions to a drug.



Allergic Reaction

- An acquired hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance, known as an allergen.



Anaphylaxis

- An acute allergic response to an antigen that can lead to severe hypotension and potentially life-
threatening shock if untreated.



Apothecary System

- An older system of measurement that uses drams; rarely used in modern practice.



ASAP Order

- "As Soon As Possible" order; should be available for administration within 30 minutes of the written
order.



Astringent Effect

- Uses drops or sprays to shrink swollen mucous membranes or to loosen secretions for easier drainage.



Buccal Route

- Administration of a tablet or capsule placed in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek.



Compliance

, - Taking medication as prescribed by the healthcare provider or according to over-the-counter
instructions on the label.



Drug Effect

- Refers to the actions of a medication.



Enteral Route

- Administration of drugs orally or through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes.



Enteric Coated

- Referring to tablets that have a hard, waxy coating designed to dissolve in the alkaline environment of
the small intestine.



Five Rights of Drug Administration

- Principles that guide nurses during drug preparation, delivery, and administration.



Household System

- An older system of measurement using teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups.



Intradermal (ID)

- Administration of medication into the dermis layer of the skin.



Intramuscular (IM)

- Delivery of medication into specific muscles.



Intravenous (IV)

- Administration of medications and fluids directly into the bloodstream.



Metric System of Measurement

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