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Allergic reaction acquired, hyperresponse of body defenses to a foreign substance (allergen) Anaphylaxis acute allergic response to an antigen that results in severe hypotension and may lead to life-threatening shock if untreated Apothecary system of measurement older system of measurement using drams; rarely used ASAP order as soon as possible order that should be available for administration to the patient within 30 minutes of the written order Astringent effect drops or sprays used to shrink swollen mucous membranes, or to loosen secretions and facilitate drainage Buccal route tablet or capsule that is placed in the oral cavity between the gum and the cheek Compliance taking a medication in the manner prescribed by the healthcare provider, or, in the case of OTC drugs, following the instructions on the label Enteral route drugs given orally, and those administered through nasogastric or gastrostomy tubes Enteric coated 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 offer simple and practical guidance for nurses to use during drug preparation, delivery, and administration Household system of measurement older system of measurement using teaspoons, tablespoons, and cups Intradermal (ID) medication administered into the dermis layer of the skin Intramuscular (IM) delivery of medication into specific muscles Intravenous (IV) medications and fluids administered directly into the bloodstream Metric system of measurement most common system of drug measurement that uses grams and liters Parenteral route dispensing of medications via a needle into the skin layers PRN order (Latin: pro re nata) medication is administered as required by the patient's condition Routine order orders not written as STAT, ASAP, NOW, or PRN Single order medication that is to be given only once, and at a specific time, such as a preoperative order Standing order order written in advance of a situation, which is to be carried out under specific circumstances Subcutaneous (SC or SQ) medication delivered beneath the skin Sublingual route medication that is placed under the tongue, and allowed to dissolve slowly Sustained release tablets or capsules designed to dissolve slowly over an extended time Three checks of drug administration in conjunction with the five rights, these ascertain patient safety and drug effectiveness
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