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MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
ORAL MEDICATIONS
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Most common route
Convenient
Most meds available in this form
Least expensive
Easy to counteract overdose or toxicity
DIFFERENT FORMS
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Capsules
Tablets
Elixirs
Emulsions
Lozenges
Suspensions
Syrups
NASOGASTRIC ADMINISTRATION
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For patients who cannot swallow
NG or Peg tubes
Similar to oral administration
RECTAL ADMINISTRATION
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For patients who are extremely nauseated or
cannot take oral medications
Unpredictable absorption
Not all medications are available in this form
Not retained if patient has diarrhea
Same procedure for vaginal medications
PERCUTANEOUS MEDICATIONS
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Absorption is unpredictable
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Area size
Concentration of medication
Length of contact with skin
Condition of the skin
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Breakdown
Thickness
Nutrition and hydration
METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
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Solutions for eyes, ears, nose, vagina
Topical creams lotions ointments or powders
Inhalants
PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS
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Intradermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
EQUIPMENT
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Syringes
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Tip
Barrel
Plunger
Needles
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Hub
Shaft
Bevel
MEDICATION FORMS
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Vials
Ampules
Mix o vials
Prefilled tubes
ADMINISTRATION
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Intradermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous