1. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
Edmunds Ch 10

2. ORAL MEDICATIONS Most common route Convenient
Most meds available in this form
Least expensive
Easy to counteract overdose or toxicity
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 96

3. DIFFERENT FORMS Capsules Tablets Elixirs Emulsions Lozenges
Suspensions
Syrups
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 97

4. NASOGASTRIC ADMINISTRATION
For patients who cannot swallow
NG or Peg tubes
Similar to oral administration
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 100

5. RECTAL ADMINISTRATION
For patients who are extremely nauseated or cannot take oral medications
Unpredictable absorption
Not all medications are available in this form
Not retained if patient has diarrhea
Same procedure for vaginal medications
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 102

6. PERCUTANEOUS MEDICATIONS
Absorption is unpredictable
Area size
Concentration of medication
Length of contact with skin
Condition of the skin
Breakdown
Thickness
Nutrition and hydration
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 130

7. METHODS OF ADMINISTRATION
Solutions for eyes, ears, nose, vagina
Topical creams lotions ointments or powders
Inhalants
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 130

8. PARENTERAL MEDICATIONS
Intradermal
Subcutaneous
Intramuscular
Intravenous
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 104
Patients unable to take oral meds
Rapid response desired pain meds
Inactivated by gastric enzymes
High level of control desired heparin
Not available orally
Liver break down is too quick
IV meds work quick gone quick

9. EQUIPMENT Syringes Needles Tip Barrel Plunger Hub Shaft Bevel
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 106

10. MEDICATION FORMS Vials Ampules Mix o vials Prefilled tubes
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 110

11. ADMINISTRATION Intradermal Subcutaneous Intramuscular Intravenous
Edmunds Ch 10 pg 112
Sites
Standard Precautions
Compatability of meds
Absorption rates
See book for sites