Different Meds Flashcards
(7 cards)
Routes
Oral
Topical
Irrigation/Installation
Inhalation
Parenteral
Oral Meds
Fast Absorption
Takes place in Stomach and small intestine
Slowest on set action
Dont Crush
SUBLINGUAL
BUCCAL
Sublingual vs. Buccal
Sub= Under tongue
Buc=Inbetween check/gum
Both=Fast absorption in bloodstream
Don’t swallow
Topical Med
Direct action on skin
Absorbs
Ophthalmic Med
Eyes
Irrigation vs. Instillation
Irrigation-Washing out of eye
Instillation- Inserting into body cavity for abosorption
Otic Med
ear