Common forms of medication
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Common forms of medication By: Seragaldin M. Abdulqader Clinical pharmacology for nurses University of Raparin/school of nursing The lecture for undergraduate students: 1 Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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Common forms of medication
By:Seragaldin M. AbdulqaderClinical pharmacology for nursesUniversity of Raparin/school of nursingThe lecture for undergraduate students:
2015 -2016
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Main administration abbreviations
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Main administration abbreviations
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Forms of oral medicationsPills, Tablets A small round or oval mass that contains medicine and is swallowed. Some are ‘enteric-coated’ with a substance which only dissolve when it reaches the intestines, this ensures that the active ingredient reaches the site of action or site of absorption
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Forms of oral medicationsCapsulesThese are gelatinous containers containing powder or tiny pellets (which are also often enteric-coated).
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Forms of oral medicationsSyrups and suspensions A concentrated solution of a sugar in water, with medication dissolved in the liquid. Cough mixtures are commonly sold in liquid form; suspensions medicines are particularly useful in children. While syrups are for elderly, both of whom may struggle to swallow tablets or capsules.
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Forms of oral medications
Granules primary refers to powder particles which are made to adhere to form larger.
Powders are a special sub-class of granular materials.
Oil is any neutral, nonpolar chemical substance that is a viscous liquid at ambient temperature
Granules, powder, or oil
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Forms of rectal and vagina
Suppositories V. Tablets
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Forms of Ear (Otic)
Ear drop
Ear medication via syringe
Ear washer
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Ear (Otic) Instillation points For child before instilling eardrops,
have the client lie on his or her side. Then straighten the ear canal to help the medication reach the eardrum.
• For adult, gently pull the auricle up and back. For young child and infant, gently pull down and back
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Forms of noise
Nasal drop Nasal spry Nasal feeding via NG tube
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Form of injections
Ampule
Vail: a. powder b. solution
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Forms of Infusion
Large solution
Small solution
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Forms of Topical
Ointment: eye and skin
Creameye and skin Gel
Oral and skin
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Forms of Topical
Cosmetic Injection (Filler and Botox)
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Thanks for your listening
