CCMA 3.0 Module 4 Vocabulary: Patient Care part 1

Allergic

A condition of sensitivity in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a foreign substance.

Ampule

Sealed glass capsule containing a liquid.

Anaphylactic Shock

A systemic allergic reaction that can be life-threatening without immediate medical intervention.

Computerized Provider Order Entry (CPOE)

Process in which providers enter and send treatment instructions, including medications, laboratory, and radiology orders, via a computer application rather than paper, fax, or phone.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Record in a medical practice or clinic to document the patient's demographic information, care, progress, and treatment.

Food and Drug Administration

Organization responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring safety, efficacy, and security of human medications.

Nonparenteral

Given by mouth, delivered to the gastrointestinal tract

Ophthalmic

Relating to the eye and its diseases.

Ophthalmoscope

Instrument used to examine the interior of the eye.

Otic

Relating to the ear.

Otoscope

An instrument used for visual examination of the eardrum and ear canal, typically having a light for visibility.

Parenteral

Administered or occurring in the body bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.

Sterile Technique

A group of strategies used to reduce exposure to micro-organisms and keep the patient as safe as possible.

Sterilization

The complete destruction of all micro-organisms through specific means.