- Oral administration. This is the most frequently used route of drug administration and is the most convenient and economic. …
- Sublingual. …
- Rectal administration. …
- Topical administration. …
- Parenteral administration. …
- Intravenous injection.
What are methods of drug administration?
- injecting.
- smoking.
- inhaling.
- snorting.
- swallowing.
Which is the most common method of taking a drug?
- injecting.
- smoking.
- inhaling.
- snorting.
- swallowing.
What is the proper way to take medicine?
- Take the prescribed dose at the same time each day (use a memory aid such as meals, bedtime, charts, or pill boxes).
- Don't skip doses or take half doses to save money.
- Take medicine until it's finished or until your doctor says it's okay to stop.
- Don't take medicines prescribed for another person.
What are the 4 basic rules for medication administration?
The “rights” of medication administration include
right patient, right drug, right time, right route, and right dose
. These rights are critical for nurses.
What is the quickest way to administer drugs?
Intravenous (IV)
drug use in which the drug is injected directly into a vein and enters the bloodstream to reach the brain. This is the quickest way of achieving a psycho-active drug effect.
What are the 4 types of drugs?
- stimulants (e.g. cocaine)
- depressants (e.g. alcohol)
- opium-related painkillers (e.g. heroin)
- hallucinogens (e.g. LSD)
How can I take medicine without vomiting?
Before taking your medication, try
nibbling on a few saltines or toast
. Avoid sugary snacks and drinks. Drink – Avoid drinking too much liquid with your meals, and drink slowly between meals to prevent triggering nausea. Take small sips of lemon water or suck on ice chips to reduce nausea.
Which route of administration is used most often?
Oral (PO) administration
is the most frequently used route of administration because of its simplicity and convenience, which improve patient compliance. Bioavailability of drugs administered orally varies greatly.
Is it OK to take medicine immediately after eating?
Should tablets be taken before, during, or after meals? There is no simple answer to this question. However, as a general rule you should take medicine on an empty stomach (
one hour before eating
or 2 hours after). This is because many medicines can be affected by what you eat and when you eat it.
Why should you not take medicine on your own?
Taking the drug without a proper diagnosis could
mask symptoms of your underlying condition
, which could be getting worse. It could be the wrong dose for your particular body size or weight. … You might need to take other drugs along with it to prevent side effects.
Why medicine is taken after food?
To reduce side effects of stomach irritation
, including indigestion, stomach inflammation or ulcers. Some medicines can irritate the stomach, and taking them with food will reduce this effect. Things such as biscuits or a sandwich, or a glass of milk, are usually enough.
What are the 3 checks of medication administration?
WHAT ARE THE THREE CHECKS? Checking the:
– Name of the person; – Strength and dosage; and – Frequency against the
: Medical order; • MAR; AND • Medication container.
What are the 5 basic principles for administering medication?
One of the recommendations to reduce medication errors and harm is to use the “five rights”:
the right patient, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time.
What drugs are used during CPR?
Adrenaline
remains the drug of choice during cardiac resuscitation and other drugs such as atropine, sodium bicarbonate, calcium, magnesium and fibrinolytic drugs may be considered only in specific circumstances.
Is there a drug that slows down time?
Drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine and alcohol appear to make time speed up, whereas
haloperidol and marijuana
appear to slow time down. Drugs alter perceived time by affecting the speed of our internal clock and the amount of attention that we pay to time.
