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Other Medication Administration Forms

Other Medication Administration Forms. Intradermal (ID) injections Small doses given under first layer of skin 0.1mL or less administered with tuberculin syringe Most often used for diagnostic testing. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.). Drops Also called instillations

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Other Medication Administration Forms

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  1. Other Medication Administration Forms • Intradermal (ID) injections • Small doses given under first layer of skin • 0.1mL or less administered with tuberculin syringe • Most often used for diagnostic testing

  2. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Drops • Also called instillations • Deliver medication to nose, eyes, and ears • Administered with droppers • Administered with plastic squeeze bottles • Use equipment that comes with drugs that are administered as drops or sprays. • Sprays • Deliver medication to nose and throat • Administered with plastic squeeze bottles • Administered with atomizers

  3. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Mists • Inhaled by patient • Delivered with the following equipment • Vaporizers • Nebulizers • Meter dose inhalers (MDIs)

  4. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Inhalants • Metered dose inhalers (MDI) • An MDI is a measured doseof medication in a puff. • Read manufacturer’s instructions. • Techniques for use • Closed mouth • Open mouth • Closed mouth with spacer

  5. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Nebulizers • Liquids mixed with sterile saline solution • Single doses (sterile saline must be added) • Single doses premixed with saline • Multiple-dose containers (come with special droppers) • Physician specifies solution strength and amount to administer.

  6. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Vaginal Medications • Douche • Tablet or suppository • Rectal Medications • Enema • Suppository

  7. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Topical medications • Applied directly to the skin • Gels • Creams • Ointments • Pastes • Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

  8. Other Medication Administration Forms (cont.) • Transdermal Systems • Patches • Release liquid medication at a constant rate • Dosage strength expressed in mg or mcg per hour • Ointments and creams

  9. Practice Ordered: Transderm Nitro 0.8 mg/h top On hand: 0.1 mg/h, 0.2 mg/h and 0.6 mg/h What is the amount to administer? Answer: 2 patches; 1 – 0.2 mg/h and 1 – 0.6 mg / h

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