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Drug Administration

Pharmacology terms from the Prinicples of Athletic Training by William Prentice

TermDefinition
Internal Administration Drugs can be taken internally through inhalation, orally, etc.
Inhalation Bringing medication or substances to the respiratory tract
Intradermal Medication administered into the skin (subcutaneous) by needle injection
Intramuscular Injection of medication directly into muscle tissue
Intranasal Introducing through the nose to enter respiratory tract by using a dropper or atomizer for colds or allergies
Intraspinal Drug enters into the spinal cord.
Intravenous Drug enters into a vein when an immediate reaction to medication is desired
Oral Medication introduced by mouth to go to your stomach. Examplples: tablets, capsules, powder, liquid
Rectal Medication introduced through the rectum to be absorbed by the mucous lining
Sublingual/Buccal Under the tongue or in the cheek medication that is easily dissolved to be absorbed my mucous lining
External Adminstration Medications administered externally include inunctions, ointment, pastes, plasters, transdermal patches, and solutions
Inunctions Oily or medicated substances that are rubbed into skin (local or systemic reaction)
Ointments Oil, petroleum jelly, or lanolin combined w/ drugs for long lasting topical tx.
Pastes Ointments w/ nonfat base spread on cloth usually produce a cooling effect on skin.
Plasters Thicker than ointment, applied as a counterirritant, pain relief, increase circulation, decrease inflammation.
Transdermal Patches Slow release medications absorbed gradually by skin over (several hours or days).
Solutions Holds a medication, principally of bacteriostatics e.g: Antiseptic, disinfectants, vasoconstrictors, and liquid
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