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GNRS576 Pharm Exam 1

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Enteral Absorbed through mucosa of stomach/intestine. E.g. PO route
Parental Injection (IV, IM, ID, SC)
Topical -Applied to various surfaces such as skin, eyes, ears, nose, lungs, rectum, vagina
Tablet -Powdered med, compressed into hard disk. -Often scored so half a med can be given
Capsule Med encased in a gelatin shell -Often designed for sustained/extended release
Enteric coated -Coated so they do NOT break down in the stomach -Absorption takes place in the small intestine -Can't be divided into smaller doses
Chewable tablet -Used for kids/pts with difficulty swallowing a pill -Break down starts in the mouth
Sublingual tablets -Put under the tongue -E.g. NTG a drug used to reduce chest pain
Liquids/Elixers/Syrups -Already dissolved -Usually absorbed more quickly than solid dosage forms
Injections ID, IM, SC, IV
Intradermal (ID) Injection into the dermis, just below the dermis
Subcutaneous (SC) Injection into the fat layer, just below the skin
Intramuscular (IM) Injection into the deep muscle of buttocks, thighs, or upper arm
Intravenous (IV) -Injection directly into a vein -Medication is delivered right into the blood stream, it is distributed w/ blood throughout the body
Transdermal (patches) -Adhesive patches -Pain control, NTG, birth control patches, nicotine patches
Drops For eyes (gtts) / ears
Rectal suppositories (PR) -Good option to give if pt is: vomiting, can't swallow, or for infants w/ fever/pain meds
Inhaler -A canister containing med in aerosol form -Med is pumped out and delivered directly to the lungs -Most common use is to treat asthma
Drug absorption of various oral preparations (from slowest to fastest) Enteric coated tablets Coated tablets Tablets Capsules Powders Suspension solutions Liquids, elixirs and syrups
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