Medication administration procedures

The procedures used to administer safe medication.
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Applying Topical Medications

⁕DEFINITION : Is the application of medication locally to the skin or mucous membranes in the form of lotion, ointments or liniments. ...

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Administration of Medication through Nasogastric Tube

⁕ DEFINITION : Administration of medications in liquid or powdered form through nasogastric rube ⁕ PURPOSE : Provide medications to ...

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Inserting Medication into Vagina

⁕ DEFINITION : Introduction of medications into the vagina in the form of creams, jellies, foams, or suppositories. ⁕ PURPOSES : 1. ...

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Administering Rectal Suppositories

⁕ DEFINITION : Introduction of medication into the rectum in the form of suppository. ⁕ PURPOSES : 1. To stimulate peristalsis. 2. ...

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Administering Metered Dose Inhalation

⁕ DEFINITION : Metered dose inhalation is the process by which the padent inhales a specific or premeasured dose of aerosol medicati...

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Administering Nasal Drops

⁕ DEFINITION : Nasal instillation is the process by which a liquid is introduced into the nasal cavity drop-by-drop. ⁕ PURPOSES : 1....

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Instilling Medication into Eyes

⁕ PURPOSES : 1. To treat infection. 2. To instill medication before examination or surgery of eyes. 3. To lubricate eyes. 4. To stain...

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Instilling Medication into Ear

⁕ PURPOSES : 1. To soften ear wax for removing it. 2. To reduce localized inflammation 3. To facilitate removal of foreign body. ⁕...

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Administering Bolus Medications through Intravenous Route

⁕ DEFINITION : Introducing a single dose of concentrated medication directly into the systemic circulation. An IV bolus may be given ...

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Administering an Intramuscular Injection

⁕ DEFINITION : A form of parenteral administration of medication, where a drug is injected into a deep muscle tissue. ⁕ ARTICLES : A...

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Administering an Intradermal Injection

⁕ DEFINITION : Intradermal injection is administration of medication into the dermal layer of skin. ⁕ PURPOSES : 1. To perform sensi...

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Administering a Subcutaneous Injection

⁕ DEFINITION : Administering medication into subcutaneous tissue. ⁕ ARTICLES : 1. Medication card. 2. Sterile syringes and needles....

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