Drug Administration Flashcards
1
Q
oral medications may be administered via what methods?
A
(1) Nasogastric tube
(2) Buccal route: Drug is placed between the cheek and either the upper or
lower jaw and allowed to dissolve.
(3) Sublingual route: The drug is placed or sprayed under the tongue.
2
Q
what does parenteral drug administration mean?
A
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Intradermal
3
Q
different ways drugs may also be applied to the skin and mucus membranes?
A
Topical
Transdermal
Inhalation
