Routes
Where do you administer sublingual medications?
Under the tongue
Name 3 oral formulations.
-Capsules, Bulk Powders, Tablets, Solutions, Suspensions, Elixirs, Syrups, Emulsions
What is one advantage of an IV medication?
goes straight into blood
fast acting
What is a disadvantage of suspensions?
-settle over time leading to a lack of dose uniformity
-unpleasant oral texture
What does PO stand for?
What is by mouth or oral administration
Buccal refers to what?
The cheek
Name 5 dermal formulations.
-solutions, tinctures, collodions, liniments, suspensions, ointments, creams, gels, lotions, pastes, plasters, powders, aerosols, and transdermal patches
What is the advantage of a tablet cutter?
Result in less variation in amount compared to other forms of breaking. More precise.
What are the disadvantages of vaginal formulations?
- possible toxic shock
- expelled dosages
What does SC stand for?
What is subcutaneous?
Subcutaneous is an injection into what?
Into the adipose tissue (fat)
Name all 4 formulations used subcutaneously.
-Solutions, Suspensions, Emulsions, Implants
How do you increase dermal absorption?
Moisturize
What are 2 disadvantages of Solutions?
Possible answers include:
-Drugs are less stable
-Not all drugs are soluble
-May require additives to mask taste
-Solutions are difficult to handle, transport, and store
What does ID stand for?
What is Intradermal ?
Intradermal is an injection into what?
The space between the adipose tissue and dermal layer
Name the formulations use via buccal.
-Tablets, and solutions
What are two advantages of solutions?
Completely homogeneous
Patients who can't swallow pill
dose is easily adjusted
What are 2 disadvantages of Parenteral routes and formulations?
-more expensive
-require skilled personnel to administer
once administered, removal is difficult
-potential complications (infections)
What does IUD stand for?
What are intrauterine devices
List 3 Parenteral routes of admissions
Dermal, Vaginal, Intravenous
What are dry powder formulations manufactured for?
-Intravenous use
What are 3 benefits of a dermal formulation?
Ease of application/does not require skilled application like some other parenternal formulations
Low risk of side effects
Local therapeutic effect
Controlled treatment area
What are the three things you must be aware of when using intramuscular formulations?
Veins, Arteries, and Nerves with Deep Injections
What does MDI stand for?
What are metered dose inhaler?