Routes of Administration Part One
- Oral
- Sublingual
- Buccal
- Rectal
- Tubes
- Transdermal
- Drops/Spray
- Vaginal
- Inhalation
Routes of Administration Part Two (Parenteral)
- Intradermal
- Subcutaneous
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Intravenous
- Epidural
- Intrathecal
- Intraosseous
- Intraperitoneal
6 Rights of Medication Administration
- Right Patient
- Right Medication
- Right Dose
- Right Time
- Right Route
- Right Documentation
- Three Checks
- Check for Allergies
- Assess the Patient
- Education
Ear Drops Medication Administration
- Earwax Buildup
- Ear Infections
- Child - Back and Downward
- Adult - Back and Upward
- Side-Lying with Ear Up
- Instill Medication
- Stay for 2-3 Minutes
- Room Temperature
- May Massage Tragus
- Perforated Eardrum
Transdermal Medication Administration
- Patch or Disc
- Directly on Skin of Arms, Chest, Upper Back
- Avoids First Pass Metabolism
- Sustained Administration of Medication
- Clean Skin After Removal
- Rotate Sites of Patches
- Apply to Dry Skin
- Avoid Shaved Skin
- Avoid Heat
- Nitro Effects Lost After 24 Hours
Needle Sizes and Uses
- Adjust Size Based on Height/Weight
- Subcutaneous Injections
- 3/8 or 5/8 inch
- Intramuscular (IM)
- 1-1.5 inches