Hosa Pharmacy Science: Identifying pharmacy equipment

Compounding slab

Compounding slab

Compound different substances together, usually ointments

Mortar

Bowl: vessel in which substances are ground or crushed with a pestle

Pestle

Stick: used crush, mash or grind materials in a mortar

Heat Gun

Often used to shrink bands onto vials

Hot plate

Used for fast heating

Crimper

Used to seal and close vials and other containers

Tablet mold

used to mold compounds into single tablets

Suppository Mold

used to mold suppository capsules

Cylindrical graduates

used to measure volumes of liquids

Conical Graduates

used to measure volumes of liquids; easier to clean

Pippettes

Long thin tubes made of glass and are used for measuring 1.5mL or less of liquids

Beakers

used to measure liquids or covered to store various liquids

Beaker tongs

Used to grab beakers when at an extreme temperature or when fumes are strong

Intravenous System: IV solution bag

fastest way to deliver medications and fluid replacement throughout the body, because the circulation carries them

Intravenous System: Injection port

where medicine or fluids other than those in the current IV bag can be injected so that they will infuse into the patient's vein through the IV tubing. The injection port on the actual IV bag is used if we want to mix some kind of medication with the fluid that is in the IV bag

Intravenous System: Drip chamber

inside this chamber we can see the fluid drip down from the bag into the IV tubing. This is where we measure the speed of a manual IV setup; we look at this chamber and count the number of drops we see per minute. The drip chamber must always be half full.

Intravenous System: Roller clamp

what we use to control the rate at which the IV fluid infuses

Intravenous System: Piggyback device

used to mix different iv bag contents

Syringes: Safety syringe

Safety syringes have a safety mechanism built into the syringe. The needle on a safety syringe can be detachable or permanently attached.

Syringes: Insulin Syringe

made specifically for self injections and have friendly features: shorter needles, as insulin injections are subcutaneous (under the skin) rather than intramuscular, finer gauge needles, for less pain, and. markings in insulin units to simplify drawing a measured dose of insulin.

Syringes: Tuberculin Syringe

are small syringes with fine needles that hold up to one half to one cubic centimeter of fluid, used to administer medication (antigen) under the skin and perform a tuberculosis test called PPD.

Syringes: Prefilled/ Single dose

is a disposable syringe that is supplied already loaded with the substance to be injected

Syringes: Intravenous Injection

Some medications must be given by an intravenous (IV) injection or infusion. This means they're sent directly into your vein using a needle or tube. In fact, the term "intravenous" means "into the vein."

Transdermal Patch

a small patch with medication placed on the skin

Liquid Oral Syringe

used to dispense liquid solutions and suspensions

Medicine Cup

small plastic measuring cup

Medicine Dropper

used to transfer small amounts of liquid

Calibrated Spoon

A spoon that has special markings, or calibrations, that allow you to measure a dose of liquid medication

Counting Tray

a tray designed for counting pills from a stock bottle into a prescription vial

Medication Containers

prescription bottles

Spatula

broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing

Tissue Forceps

tweezer-like, non-locking instruments used to grasp tissue

Hemostatic Forceps

Surgical instruments used to control flow of blood

Eyewash Station

used to rinse the eyes when they have contacted a chemical

Sharps Container

a puncture resistant container used to dispose of contaminated needles and other sharp medical objects

Auxiliary Labels

labels regarding specific warnings, foods or medications to avoid, potential side effects, and other cautionary interactions

Indicator Strip (for sterilization)

Indicator strips verify that steam sterilization parameters of time and temperature have been met

Ampules

a sealed glass capsule containing a liquid, especially a measured quantity ready for injecting

Autoclave

A chamber for sterilizing with steam under pressure. The original autoclave was essentially a pressure cooker in which steam tightened the lid.

Laminar Airflow Hood

a system of circulating filtered air in parallel-flowing planes in hospitals or other health care facilities. The system reduces the risk of airborne contamination and exposure to chemical pollutants in surgical theaters, food preparation areas, hospital pharmacies and laboratories