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What is the primary route of administration for enteral drug administration?
What is the primary route of administration for enteral drug administration?
Which of the following is NOT a type of parenteral route?
Which of the following is NOT a type of parenteral route?
What is the term for administering a single dose of medication quickly?
What is the term for administering a single dose of medication quickly?
Which factor affects drug administration, but is not related to the patient or drug?
Which factor affects drug administration, but is not related to the patient or drug?
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What is the primary focus of drug administration safety?
What is the primary focus of drug administration safety?
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Which special consideration is necessary when administering drugs to pediatric patients?
Which special consideration is necessary when administering drugs to pediatric patients?
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What is the term for administering medication through the rectum?
What is the term for administering medication through the rectum?
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Which of the following routes is NOT a type of parenteral route?
Which of the following routes is NOT a type of parenteral route?
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Study Notes
Drug Administration Routes
- Enteral Route: administration through the digestive system, either orally (PO) or via a feeding tube (NG, GJ, or PEJ)
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Parenteral Route: administration through injection or infusion, bypassing the digestive system
- Intravenous (IV): directly into a vein
- Intramuscular (IM): into a muscle
- Subcutaneous (SC): under the skin
- Intradermal (ID): into the skin
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Other Routes:
- Topical: applied to the skin or mucous membranes
- Inhalation: through the lungs
- Ophthalmic: applied to the eyes
- Otic: applied to the ears
- Rectal: through the rectum
- Vaginal: through the vagina
Drug Administration Methods
- Bolus: a single dose administered quickly
- Infusion: a continuous flow of medication over a set period
- Intermittent Infusion: periodic infusion at set intervals
- Continuous Infusion: continuous flow of medication over an extended period
Factors Affecting Drug Administration
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Patient Factors:
- Age
- Weight
- Medical history
- Allergies
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Drug Factors:
- Pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion)
- Pharmacodynamics (effect on the body)
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Environmental Factors:
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Lighting
Drug Administration Safety
- Right Patient: verify patient identity
- Right Medication: verify medication and dosage
- Right Dose: verify dosage and administration frequency
- Right Route: verify administration route
- Right Time: verify administration time
Special Considerations
- Pediatric Administration: consider age, weight, and developmental stage
- Geriatric Administration: consider age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Pregnancy and Lactation: consider effects on the fetus or infant
Drug Administration Routes
- Drug administration through the digestive system occurs via the Enteral Route, which includes oral administration (PO) and administration through a feeding tube (NG, GJ, or PEJ)
- Parenteral Route bypasses the digestive system and involves administration through injection or infusion
- Intravenous (IV) administration injects the drug directly into a vein
- Intramuscular (IM) administration injects the drug into a muscle
- Subcutaneous (SC) administration injects the drug under the skin
- Intradermal (ID) administration injects the drug into the skin
- Other routes of administration include Topical, Inhalation, Ophthalmic, Otic, Rectal, and Vaginal
Drug Administration Methods
- Bolus administration involves a single dose given quickly
- Infusion administration involves a continuous flow of medication over a set period
- Intermittent Infusion involves periodic infusion at set intervals
- Continuous Infusion involves a continuous flow of medication over an extended period
Factors Affecting Drug Administration
- Patient Factors influencing drug administration include age, weight, medical history, and allergies
- Drug Factors influencing drug administration include pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Environmental Factors influencing drug administration include temperature, humidity, and lighting
Drug Administration Safety
- The Right Patient principle ensures the correct patient receives the medication
- The Right Medication principle ensures the correct medication and dosage are given
- The Right Dose principle ensures the correct dosage and administration frequency
- The Right Route principle ensures the correct administration route
- The Right Time principle ensures the correct administration time
Special Considerations
- Pediatric Administration requires consideration of age, weight, and developmental stage
- Geriatric Administration requires consideration of age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Administration during Pregnancy and Lactation requires consideration of effects on the fetus or infant
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Description
This quiz covers different ways to administer drugs, including enteral, parenteral, and other routes such as intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical applications.
