Transcript Chapter 4
Chapter 4
Forms and Routes of Drugs
Objectives
Define all key terms.
List the forms in which medications are
distributed.
Discuss how the different forms of drugs
affect the body.
List the possible routes for administering
medications.
Objectives
Describe why prescribers choose certain
forms and routes over others.
Cite the resource where you can
determine if you are allowed to administer
IV therapy.
Gastrointestinal Route
Buccal—cheek and mouth
Sublingual—under tongue
Oral—swallow
Rectal—in rectum
Forms for GI Route
Troches and lozenges
Capsules
Effervescent
Elixirs
Emulsions
Powders
Solutions
Suspensions
Syrups
Tablets
Preferred by Patients
Cheaper
More comfortable
Can time with meals in some cases
Critical Thinking
Why is the gastrointestinal route so
popular for taking medications?
Parenteral Routes
Intradermal
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
Intravenous
Inhalation
Nasal
Ophthalmic
Otic
Topical/Transdermal
Injections
May take effect more quickly
May cause more discomfort
Ideal when a patient has nausea or
vomiting
Chance of infection if not done correctly
Critical Thinking
Is it professional to tell a child that an
injection will not hurt? Explain.
Transdermal
More medications available in transdermal
patches today
Requires rotation of patch sites
Clear that medication was administered
Must be on intact skin
Dosage dependent on entire patch being
used
Critical Thinking
What would be the effect of cutting a
transdermal patch? Is it advisable?
Forms of Parenteral
Fluids
Nebulizer, inhaler
Drops
Inserts
Creams, ointments, jellies, gels, plasters
Liniments and lotions
Powders
Suppositories, IUD
Summary
What new piece of information in this
chapter were you most interested to
learn?
What questions do you still have about the
information in this chapter?
Return to Objectives to determine extent
of learning.
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