Medication Administration Routes

Flashcards covering medication administration techniques and routes from lecture notes.

Where is buccal medication placed and how does it enter the bloodstream?

It is placed between the cheek and gums and directly enters the bloodstream.

How is enteral medication (NG, GIT, PEG) delivered, and what must be done prior to administration?

It is delivered via a tube into the GI tract, and tube placement must be verified prior to administration.

What are the instructions for applying skin or transdermal patches (e.g., Nicotine, Fentanyl)?

They are applied to clean, hairless skin for local or system effects, have a slower onset, and sites should be rotated.

How are ophthalmic eye drops administered?

They are instilled into the lower conjunctival sac while the patient looks up.

How are otic ear drops administered in adults?

Adults pull the auricle up and back.

How should a patient be positioned and what should they do when taking nasal spray?

The patient sits supine and inhales.

What is the position and insertion depth for rectal medication administration?

Sims position, $2-3\,\text{inches}$.