Medication Administration and Routes Flashcards
what medication routes are considered enteral?
oral, sublingual/buccal, rectal/suppository
what medication routes are considered topical?
otic, ophthalmic, transdermal
what types of medication are done through inhalation?
vaporization, gas inhalation, nebulization, intranasal
what type of medication is considered parenteral?
injections
what are some factors that decide what route should be used for a medication?
patient’s condition/temperament, type of medication, urgency, cost, ease of administration, desired effects (systemic or local)
enteral administration
any drugs that are absorbed by the GI tract
nasogastric
type of gastric intubation where tube runs through nose to stomach
orogastric
type of gastric intubation where tube inserted runs through mouth to stomach
when is rectal administration a good option?
vomiting patients (can’t take oral medicine), giving anti-seizure meds when other routes are exhausted, enemas
when giving meds rectally how far in should you administer the meds?
at least 5 cm into rectum
when are buccal and sublingual routes usually used?
buccal: some vaccinations (like Bordetella)
sublingual: immunotherapy
how do you administer meds aurally?
clean debris from ear first, then make contact with epithelium and administer
what are some important things to know when giving a med opthalimcally?
eye drops are one patient use only, never touch bottle to eye or eyelid, keep drug warm or at room temp, if using an ointment with medication drop solution in eye first and after 3-5 mins administer ointment
what are important things to know when giving a med transdermally?
wear gloves or use wax paper so the drug won’t absorb into your skin, apply to a spot with little hair (pinna, groin, shave ventrum), after applying cover with a bandage and use a cage card to say what med was administered and where and how long to wait before it’s ok to touch
what effect does the transdermal route have?
systemic and local effect
