HSS 3106 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7 & 11: Angina Pectoris, Gastrostomy, Oral Mucosa
15 Jan 2019
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Ch 7 & 11 drug administration and medication errors. Routes of administration: enteral absorbed through gi tract, convenient and safe for most patients, economical. Nasogastric and gastrostomy routes for ppl who can"t take anything by mouth, administer drug through a tube: nasogastric (ng) tube inserted through nasopharynx and into stomach, gastrostomy tube surgically placed directly into stomach (like catheter) Intramuscular injection (im) given into upper arm, thigh, or hip muscles; rapid route due to rich blood supply in muscles: commonly used for drugs that irritate subcutaneous tissue, 1-3 ml of medication given, usually use 90-degree angle. Local effects are achieved within the respiratory tract through aerosols, nebulizers, or metered- dose inhalers; alter condition of mucous membrane, character of secretions, treat infection. Lungs are easily irritated, even saliva can irritate the respiratory tract. Errors can occur in three stages within medication process.
