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