Drug Forms and Measurements

Question 1

Non-parenteral Routes

Answer 1

• Per Os (PO)
• Per Rectum (PR)
• Transmucosal
• Transdermal

Question 2

Rate of Administration

Answer 2

• Slow injection = over 5-10 mins IV
• Bolus = Typically single, large volume given rapidly
• CRI = Over a long period of time at a consistent rate

Question 3

Important Considerations

Answer 3

• Drug interactions
• Storage and stability (light exposure, moisture, temperature)
• Route to administer
• Rate to administer
• Contraindications

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

• Poor perfusion
• Renal/liver/heart disease
• Geriatric/neonate
• Other medications

Question 5

Parenteral Routes

Answer 5

• Subcutaneous (SQ/SC)
• Intramuscular (IM)
• Intravenous (IV)
• Intraperitoneal (IP)
• Intradermal (ID)

Question 6

Dosage Forms

Answer 6

• Tablets
• Moulded/chewable tablets
• Enteric coated tablet (don’t split!)
• Controlled release tablet (don’t split!)
• Gel caps/capsules
• Solution
• Suspension