under the tongue. Absorbed through capillaries directly into the bloodstream.

between the cheek and the gum until the tablet dissolves.

injection given between the upper layers of the skin. TB and allergy skin tests. 1/2-5/8 and 25-27 gauge needle.

Injection given into a muscle for rapid absorption. 1-3 inch needle for an adult and 5/8 to 1 inch for an infant.

medication given as tablet, capsular, or liquid for the patient to swallow. Takes 20 minutes - 3 hours for absorption to take place.

medication applied directly to the surface of the skin or mucus membrane. Mostly for local affects.

Administering a drug into the vagina to treat local fungal or bacterial infections. May use a medicated suppository or a douche irrigation with liquid medication.

used to minimize local skin irritation by sealing the medication in muscle tissue

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the calibrated cylinder that holds medication.

The part of a syringe that is pushed to move the fluid out

is the diameter of the needle inside. The larger the number the smaller the diameter

Device that attaches the needle to the barrel.

Consists of the shaft, lumen, and bevel, and is measured in inches and gauge.

injection that is given into the subcutaneous tissues for a sustained release. (insulin)

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An indented line on a tablet where the medication can be broken into pieces

antibiotics and antifungals needed locally for a urinary track infection may be instilled directly into the bladder.

A spoon that has special markings, or calibrations, that allow you to measure a dose of liquid medication

medication is administered with an enema or suppository into the rectum.

Check Three times

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drug is given as an aerosol, spray, mist or steam and is taken through nose or mouth into the lungs. Absorption takes place in 7-10 seconds.

small, round, raised area on the skin that may be accompanied by itching; usually seen in allergic reactions

small bottle containing medicine or other liquids

drugs given into a vein. 15-30 seconds for absorption to take place.

is an IV slow drip.

Know the patient to whom you are administering the medication

know the correct medication to be administered

know the correct dose to give the patient

the time the prescribed dose is ordered to be administered

Know the correct route of administration by which the drug should be given

requires the nurse to record immediately the appropriate information about the drug administered

patient has the right to know what medication they are being given and side effects of that medication.

the person who is administering the medication should know the reason the medication is being given.

know the correct method for administering the medication

refers to the patient's right to decline medication

applied to area near their site of action.

have systemic effects and are administered by routes that allow them to be absorbed and distributed throughout the body.

Pt is nauseous, has difficulty swallowing, or the patient is comatose.

moles, scares, birthmarks, redness, injury, edema, rash, burns, cyanosis, tattoos, mastectomy, and warts.

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over the counter medications that often contain 2 or more active ingredients.

mild side effects to severe allergic reactions that occur in response to a drug.

is the preferred site for infants up to 2 years because it is a large muscle without any major vessels and it develops before a child begins to walk.

vaginal irrigation involving irrigation of liquid medications

when one drug changes the way another drug affects the body

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Drugs given into the eye in the form of either eye drops or ointments.

-treat middle ear and ear canal infections

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is the most common form of vaginal medications and can be given at home.

medications that are applied to the skin on a patch and have systemic effects.

Medications given to a pregnant patient can affect the fetus especially during the __________________?

thickness of a liquid, determine gauge by the viscosity of medication.

liquid used to dissolve and dilute a drug.

Multiple pediatric or adult medications should be given at least ___________________ apart?

Syringe calibrated by Unit measurements of 50U or 100U

narrow and finely calibrated total capacity 1 ml

Diazepam and Alcohol used together have a potentially toxic ______________________effect.

Generally require the patient to sign an informed consent form prior to administration.

a salve for application to the skin

Not reporting a medication error is ___________________ and in some cases is illegal.

Medication that if given by injection rather than the GI system (which can chemically changes drugs into ineffective forms.)

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IM injections will be absorbed in ______________________?

IV medications will be absorbed in _________________?

Inhalation medications will be absorbed in _______________?

glass flask containing a single dose of medication for parenteral administration

Prefilled device that is placed into a special syringe for IM injection

A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

IM injection site three fingers below the acromian process.

Upper outer quadrant of the buttock (preferred site for adults)

Muscle located on the side of the hip, just below the iliac crest