Key Points Nonperenteral Medications

Question 1

Nonparental medications includes

Answer 1

Those that are administered orally, enterally, topically

Question 2

ISMP Canada guidelines

Answer 2

Timely administration, correct crushing and splitting pills, avoiding confusing abbreviations and double checking for sound alike/look alike medications

Question 3

Oral route

Answer 3

Easiest and most desirable way to administer medications

Question 4

Topical medication

Answer 4

Applied directly to skin, mucous or tissue membranes

Question 5

What are some routes of topical medications

Answer 5

Oral, sublingual, buccal, directly to skin or mucosa, liquid, inhalation of aerosol spray or dry powder, inserting medication into body cavity

Question 6

What is the goal of patient education?

Answer 6

Medication adherence and understanding