Topical Medications Flashcards
What are ointments made of?
Semisolid fat, oil, wax, or waterbase
How does a burn affect absorption of the skin?
It increases absorption
Ointments are the _________ widely used
Most
Gels evaporate ___________
Quickly
Solutions are mainly used for medication ___________
Soaks
Everything is sterile except
Vaginal, rectum, and gastric
What are the most common types of syringes?
Aseptic and rubber bulb
Plastic or glass with a rubber bulb is
Asepto
Sizes of asepto
30ml to 120ml
What do we use with a rubber bulb syringe?
To irrigate
What do we use with a piston syringe?
Tips that fit in catheters
What do we use for Pomeroy Syringe?
Used for ears
What do we use plastic squeezable bottles for?
Perineal wounds
What is Dakins solution?
Bleach and water
Why do we use transdermal patches?
Constantly controlling med for a slow absorption systemic effect
