Medication Administration Flashcards
How is Oral medication administered and absorbed?
Taken by mouth and swallowed, come in a liquid, syrup, powder, tablet, or capsule form. Absorbed: into the bloodstream through the lining of the stomach and intestine. The slowest route for medication to reach the cells of the body.
How is Sublingual medication administered and absorbed?
Placed under the tongue where it dissolves in the saliva. Absorbed: Through the mucous membrane that makes up the lining of the mouth, clients should not swallow the tablet, eat, or drink until all of the medication is dissolved. The medication is absorbed faster than through the oral route.
How is Topical medication administered and absorbed?
Applying medication directly to the skin or mucous membrane. Designed to soothe irritated tissues, and prevent or cure local infections. Come in the form of creams, lotions, ointments, liquids, powders, patches, and ear and eye drops.
How is Rectal medication administered and absorbed?
Inserted into the rectum in the form of suppository or enemas. Absorbed: through the lining of the rectum, slow and irregular. Used sometimes when a client cannot take oral medication.
How is Vaginal medication administered and absorbed?
Inserted into the vagina in the form of a cream, foam, tablet, or suppository. Usually given for their local effects, such as treatment of vaginal infections.
How is Inhalation medication administered and absorbed?
Is sprayed or inhaled into the nose, throat, and lungs. Absorbed: through the mucous membrane in the nose and throat, or through tiny air sacks that fill the lungs.
How is Injection medication administered and absorbed?
Can be injected by piercing the skin with a needle and putting the medication into a muscle, under the skin, or into a vein.
What does “LA” mean when found on a medication bottle after the name of the medication?
Long Acting
What does “SR” mean when found on a medication bottle after the name of the medication?
Sustained Release
What does “ER” mean when found on a medication bottle after the name of the medication?
Extended Release
What does “EC” mean when found on a medication bottle after the name of the medication?
Enteric Coated
What are two client rights when administering medication?
Right to refuse medications or treatments
Right to privacy when medications are administered
