Oral Administration Of Mecidence

Question 1

What are the cautions with tablets and capsules ?

Answer 1

Must not be bitten, chewed or broken
Must ensure patient takes them
Need to be taken with fluid

Question 2

What are the positives associated with capsules ?

Answer 2

Oval shape

Usefully for bitter drugs can be large

Question 3

Explain the sublingual route

Answer 3

Under the tounge 
Absorbed through mucosa > rapid absorption 
Can get spray and tablet 
Example GNT
Advice if patient swallows

Question 4

What are the benefits associated with tablets

Answer 4

Convenient
Accurate dose
Formulations can be adjusted enteric coat or sustained release

Question 5

Explain the buccal route

Answer 5

Between the gum and cheek, tablets are uncoated and rapid absorption, increased risk of dental problems, useful for antiemetics

Question 6

In liquid Medication what is the difference between syrups and elixirs

Answer 6

Elixirs have a alcohol base

Question 7

Explain the liquid form and what precautions are needed

Answer 7

They are sweeten and flavoured

Must shake and must note conc of active drug in liquid form

Question 8

Describe an emulsion and explain the risks

Answer 8

Mixture of 2 liquids, one dispensed throughout the other

Must be shaken, potential for inaccuracy and danger of liquids separating

Question 9

Describe Linctus

Answer 9

Sweet syrupy preparations, can be mixed with aromatics to make smooth medication- cough medicine, bottle can become sticky and dosage measurements difficult

Question 10

Which 3 circumstances must you use a syringe?

Answer 10

If in doubt, in infants or measurements under 5ml