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Topical&InhalantMeds
Objectives
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain how topical medications are administered and commonly applied. | topical meds are appiled to the skin or mucous membranes. (skin, eye, ear, nose, mouth, vagina and rectum.) |
| Name two forms of drugs applied by the transdermal route and principles to follow when applying a skin patch. | adhesive patches and applications of paste. Skin patches can be applied to any skin area with adequate circulation. Each time a new patch is applied, it's applied to a different location. |
| Describe where eye medications are applied. | onto the mucous membrane, or conjunctiva, of the eye, which lines the inner eyelids and the anterior surface of the sclera. |
| Explain how the administration of ear medications differs for adults and children. | how the ear is manipulated to straighten the auditory canal. (down and back for kids, up and back for adults) |
| Explain the rebound effect that accompanies the administration of nasal decongestants. | a phenomenon characterized by rapid swelling of the nasal mucosa. |
| Describe the difference between sublingual and buccal administration. | sublingual- drug is placed under the tongue, buccal- the med is placed in contact with the mucous membrane of the cheek. |
| Name a common reason for vaginal applications. | used to treat local infections. |
| Give the form of medication used most often for rectal administration. | suppositories |
| Explain why inhalation is a good route for medication administration. | the inhalant route is used for med administration b/c the lungs provide an extensive area of tissue from which drugs may be absorbed. |
| Name two types of inhalers and alternatives for administering inhaled medications. | Dry powder inhaler delivers a burst of pulverized drug and a carrier substance at the time of inhalation. Metered dose inhaler releases a measured volume of aerosolized drug when its canister is compressed. |
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Jessica Venyke
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