Pharmacology LPN
Routes, Classes
Question Answer
Route of medication
administration(Under the
tongue)
Sublingual
Route of medication
administration(Allowed to
dissolve on mucous membrane
of cheek)
Buccal
OD R
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Pharmacology LPN
Routes, Classes
Question Answer
Route of medication
administration(Under the
tongue)
Sublingual
Route of medication
administration(Allowed to
dissolve on mucous membrane
of cheek)
Buccal
OD Right eye
OS Left eye
OU Both eyes
Injection into the fatty layer
under the skin. Sites include
upper abdomen, upper thigh, or
lateral upper arm. Amounts are
usually 0.5-1.5 Medication is to
be absorbed slowly with
prolonged effect.
Subcutaneous
Good for poorly soluble drugs,
irritating drugs, provides
systemic effect
Intramuscular
Provides rapid onset. Gives
option of larger fluid volume
therefore diluting irritating
drugs, Amounts are usually over
5 ml
Intravenous
Usually used for allergy or TB
tests Inner aspect of arm is usual
site Normally should not be over
0.1 ml
Intradermal
Otic medications Adult ear canal
should be pulled up and back
Otic medications Child ear canal
should be pulled down and back
Patient should lie on left side for
insertion and water-soluble
lubricant should be used.
suppositories
Tyramine containing foods cheese, red wine, beer,
and yogurt
When taken with tyramine foods
can cause severe hypertension MAO inhibitors
What do you assess the patient
for (medication administration)
1. Food or drug
allergies 2. past medical
history and present
condition 3. knowledge
deficits and teaching
needed
Suspension of fat globules in
water emulsion
Drugs dissolved in alcohol tincture
liquid dispersion of drug for
topical use lotion
Drug coated with substance that
delays release of drug until it
reaches the intestine (should not
be crushed)
enteric coated
Drug incorporated into a sugar
or fruit base which will dissolve
in the mouth
Lozenge
Usually predictable, undesirable
responses
Side effects
Movement of drugs through
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