TOPICAL Routes of Admin. Flashcards
1
Q
Topical Routes
A
meds applied to surface of skin or mucous membranes
7 Routes
2
Q
Inhalation
A
into lungs
Ex) asthma inhalers
3
Q
Ophthalmic
A
into eyes
Ex) eye drops
o.s
o.d
o.u
4
Q
Otic
A
into ears
Ex) ear drops
a.s
a.d
a.u
5
Q
Intranasal
A
into nose
EX) nasal spray
6
Q
Rectal
A
into rectum
Ex) enema
7
Q
intravaginal
A
into vaginal canal
Ex) cream
8
Q
Transdermal
A
surface of skin
Ex) nicotine patch
