Overview Chap 4 Medication Preparations

Objectives: 

Chapter 4  

  • Describe the various injectable drug forms
  • Compare the IV injections referred to as IV push, IV infusion, and IV piggyback
  • Contrast the various topical drug forms
  • Describe inhalable drug forms 
  • Differentiate between various oral and rectal drug forms

 

I don’t think I know anybody who looks forward to getting an injection. 

Unfortunately, sometimes injections are necessary in order to treat an illness or to maintain good health. In this chapter, you will learn about different ways injectables can be administered .  Depending on the medication, it may be injected in various different ways such as subcutaneous, intravenous,  intramuscular ... just to name a few. You will also learn about other non-injectable methods of drug delivery such as oral medications, topicals, inhalants, and rectal medications. 

 

 

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