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topical and inhalant medications
chapter 33
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Nursing
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10/22/2010

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Term
topical route
Definition
administration of medications to the skin or mucous membranes 
Term
cutaneous applications
Definition
drugs rubbed into or placed in contact with the skin, include inunctions and transdermal patches and pastes 
Term
inunction 
Definition
a medication incorporated into an agent (ointment, cream,oil, lotion) administered by rubbing it into the skin 
Term
transdermal applications
Definition
method of applying a drug on the skin and allowing it to become passively absorbed. drug migrates through the skin and is eventually absorbed in bloodstream.
Term
skin patches
Definition

drugs bonded to an adhesive bandage and applied to the skin. 

examples: nitroglycerin, scopolamine, estrogen, nicotine, and contraceptives 

Term
drug paste
Definition
contains a drug within a thick base and is applied but not rubbed into the skin
Term
ophthalmic applications
Definition
a method of applying drugs onto the mucous membrane of one or both eyes. blinking rather than rubbing distributes the drug, keep the applicator tip sterile.
Term
otic applications
Definition
a drug instilled in the outer ear, usually moistens impacted cerumen or instill meds to treat bacteria or fungal infections, wait 15 minutes before instilling meds in opposite ear
Term
technique for instilling ear meds in a young child
Definition
pull the ear down and back
Term
technique for instilling ear meds in an adult
Definition
pulls the ear up and back
Term
rebound effect
Definition
swelling of the nasal mucosa within a short time of drug administration
Term
sublingual applications
Definition
drug placed under tongue, dissolves slowly,  and becomes absorbed by the rich blood supply in the area. 
Term
buccal application
Definition
drug placed against the mucous membranes of the inner cheek
Term
inhalant route
Definition
administers drugs to the lower airways, effective because the lungs provide an extensive area from which the circulatory system can absorb the drug. 
Term
aerosol 
Definition
distributes drugs to distal areas of the airwaves. "mist" results after a liquid drug is administered through a narrow channel using pressurized air or inert gas.
Term
inhaler 
Definition
 administers aerosolized medications, they are handheld devices. 3 pieces, canister, holder, mouthpiece. 
Term
turbo-inhaler
Definition
a propeller-driven device that spins and suspends a finely powdered medication. propellers are activated during inhalation
Term
metered-dose inhaler
Definition
more common, canister that contains medication under pressure, when the container is compressed the drug is released. 
Term
errors in using a metered dose inhaler
Definition

-swallow rather than inhale the drug

-unpleasant aftertaste

-problems coordinating their breathing with inhaler, spacer (chamber attached to inhaler) 

 

Term
spacer
Definition
provides a reservoir for the aerosol medications. maximizes drug absorption because it prevents drug loss.
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