drug administration Flashcards
1
Q
What is a route of administration?
A
How and where a drug is given to a patient.
2
Q
What is a systemic administration?
A
Route of administration of medicine into the circulatory system so that the whole body is affected.
3
Q
What is a local administration?
A
Delivering drugs almost directly to the site of action
4
Q
How many types of administrations are there?
A
11
5
Q
What are the types of administrations
A
Aural Ophthalmic Nasal Inhaled Oral parenteral rectal sublingual topical transdermal vaginal
6
Q
Advantages of using Oral Medications
A
.Painless
.Easy to carry around
.Long expiry dates
.Self administration
7
Q
Types of oral medications
A
tablets
capsules
