Drug Preparations (forms) MAPE's Flashcards
Nursing Implications:
May be crushed if patient cannot swallow.
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Tablet
Nursing Implications:
Only tablets that are scored can be broken (split).
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Scored Tablets
Nursing Implications:
Check with pharmacist before crushing.
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Coated Tablets
Nursing Implications:
Do not crush enteric coated tablets Prolonged/Extended
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Enteric Coated Tablets
Nursing Implications:
Do not crush prolonged/extended release tabs Sublingual Tablets
Patient to dissolve under tongue, not chew
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Release Tabs
Nursing Implications:
Avoid opening capsules
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Capsules
Nursing Implications:
May be contraindicated in diabetic/alcoholic patient
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Elixirs
Nursing Implications:
Always shake the bottle well
(Enteral/Oral Route)
Suspensions
ID
Route?
Parenteral Route
Intradermal
Subcut
Route?
Parenteral Route
subcutaneous
IM
Route?
Parenteral Route
intramuscular
IV
Route?
Parenteral Route
intravenous
IVPB
Route?
Parenteral Route
intravenous piggyback
Nursing Implications:
Used in nebulizers and inhalers
(Topical Route)
Aerosol Powders or Liquids
Nursing Implications:
Applied to the skin
(Topical Route)
Powders
Nursing Implications:
Semisolids for internal and external use
(Topical Route)
Creams
Nursing Implications:
Semisolids in petroleum or lanolin base
(Topical Route)
Ointments
Nursing Implications:
Thick ointments
(Topical Route)
Pastes
Nursing Implications:
Molded with firm base for insertion into the rectum/vagina
(Topical Route)
Suppositories
Nursing Implications:
Patches
(Topical Route)
Transdermal Medications
Nursing Implications:
Usually for eyes, nose/ear
(Topical Route)
Topical Drops
