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buccal |
the mouth; oral cavity |
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enemas |
the instillation of fluid into the rectum and colon
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Joint Commission |
refers to the agency that has oversight for hospitals adhering to regulations that allow them to bill for medicare reimbursement for medical services provided
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medication order |
instructions written by a licensed provider for administration of a medication to a patient
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narcotic |
a drug capable of producing sleep and relieving pain or inducing unconsciousness and even death, depending upon the dosage |
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ointment |
a salve, a fatty, soft substance having antiseptic or healing properties
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parenteral |
other than by mouth
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right documentation |
all the information regarding the seven rights should be documented in complete detail in the patient's record. |
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salve |
an ointment
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Seven Rights |
Refers to seven elements that must be considered when administering medication, which are right patient, right medication, right dose(amount) right route ( method), right technique, right time (schedule) and right documentation
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sublingual |
under the tongue
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suppository |
a medicated conical or cylindrical-shaped material that is inserted into the rectum or vagina
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topical |
pertaining to a specific area; local |
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transdermal |
through the skin |
