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Drug Administration

TermDefinition
Internal Administration Drugs can be taken internally
Inhalation Bringing medication or substances to respiratory tract
Intradermal Into the skin and under cutaneous tissues using hyperdermic needle
Intramuscular Medication given directly into the muscle tissue by injection
Intranasal Medication introduces through the nose to enter the upper respiratory tract
Intraspinal Injections directly into the spinal cord
Intravenous Injection directly into vein, given when immediate reaction is desired
Oral Administered orally(through the mouth) so it can be swallowed and go to the stomach
Rectal Introduces through the rectum to be absorbed by it's mucous lining
Sublingual/Buccal Placing easily dissolved agents under the tongue or in cheek to be absorbed through the mucous lining
External Administration Drugs that are absorbed or placed on top of your skin
Innuctions Oily or medicated substances that are rubbed into the skin for a local or systemic reaction
Ointments Consisting of oil, petroleum jelly, or lanolin combined with drugs (Long lasting topical medication)
Pastes Ointments with a nonfat base, spread on cloth and produces cooling
Plasters Thicker than ointment (Used for relieving pain, increase circulation, decrease inflammation)
Transdermal Patches Patches that contain slow release medications that absorb gradually
Solutions Administered externally and are extremely varied, holds a medication primarily of bacteriostatics
Created by: user-2003127
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