Wk6 assignment hp-114

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFO2HP-114PharmacologyMedicalTerminologyCorner.docx

Pharmacology Medical Terminology Corner

The Merck Manual is a wonderful resource that you should save. The Merck Manual

This page has an excellent explanation of routes as well as visuals for the different types of injections which include the abbreviations.

· Oral route

· Injection routes

· Sublingual and buccal routes

· Rectal route

· Vaginal route

· Ocular route

· Otic route

· Nasal route

· INhalation route

· Nebulization route

· Cutaneous route

· Transdremal route

Everyone should have a working knowledge of the terminology used for personal medications that may be prescribed. Healthcare workers need to know this as well for patients. The patient needs related to pharmacological therapies are endless and as a point-of-care health professional, you may very well be that person.

Medications are given by route. Unlike driving routes by road, in this case, routes refer to the part of the body used to get the drug in. Indeed, every single body orifice you know about (and a few you probably do not know about) can be used to administer medication. It is vital that medications are given by the proper route, an incorrect route will certainly render the medication ineffective and may very well cause harm.

The route usually has to do with the chemical structure of the compound. Some drugs cannot pass through the acidic environment of the stomach, for instance, others require assistance from another body system, and sometimes we just want the medication to get to the proper area quickly.

While the standard (and needed for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) is the;

This long and complex list which includes the medical term and abbreviation can be overwhelming at first. Route of Administration published by the FDA

An excellent video, if you are interested is optional. is PHARMACOLOGY; ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION (47:54) .

oral med example Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

Outline the major medication administration routes with their medication terms and abbreviations.

Include the following aspects in the discussion.

Use the following list:

· oral,

· intravenous,

· intramuscular,

· intrathecal,

· subcutaneous,

· sublingual,

· buccal,

· rectally,

· vaginal,

· ocular,

· otic,

· nasal,

· nebulization,

· transdermal, and

· cutaneous

· Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

· Add and example of a mediation that may be given by the route

· Make a simple chart for this

Cite any references. Copying and pasting are not allowed. Use your own words.

·

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFOHP-114.docx

Please put your content in chart format with four (4) columns listing the medication name, route of administration, Medication administered the abbreviation of the route. Please see my example below. You can select any medication you wish but be sure to give an example of the different methods of administration. It is important to note that not all medications are given orally or intravenously.

Steps to making a simple chart:

Add a chart to your document in Word

1. Select Insert > Chart.

2. Select the chart type and then double-click the chart you want. ...

3. In the spreadsheet that appears, replace the default data with your own information. ...

4. When you've finished, close the spreadsheet.

5. If you want, use the Layout Options button.

Medication Name

Route of Administration

Medication Administered

Abbreviation

Nitroglycerin

Sublingual

Under the

tongue

SL

Tylenol Tablet

Oral / per os

By Mouth

PO

You will also include the following in your chart research the different medications and their route of administration.

include the abbreviations.

· Oral route

· Injection routes

· Sublingual and buccal routes

· Rectal route

· Vaginal route

· Ocular route

· Otic route

· Nasal route

· Inhalation route

· Nebulization route

· Cutaneous route

· Transdermal route

Remember to include references.

COMPLETE IN DETAIL

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFO2HP-114PharmacologyMedicalTerminologyCorner.docx

Pharmacology Medical Terminology Corner

The Merck Manual is a wonderful resource that you should save. The Merck Manual

This page has an excellent explanation of routes as well as visuals for the different types of injections which include the abbreviations.

· Oral route

· Injection routes

· Sublingual and buccal routes

· Rectal route

· Vaginal route

· Ocular route

· Otic route

· Nasal route

· INhalation route

· Nebulization route

· Cutaneous route

· Transdremal route

Everyone should have a working knowledge of the terminology used for personal medications that may be prescribed. Healthcare workers need to know this as well for patients. The patient needs related to pharmacological therapies are endless and as a point-of-care health professional, you may very well be that person.

Medications are given by route. Unlike driving routes by road, in this case, routes refer to the part of the body used to get the drug in. Indeed, every single body orifice you know about (and a few you probably do not know about) can be used to administer medication. It is vital that medications are given by the proper route, an incorrect route will certainly render the medication ineffective and may very well cause harm.

The route usually has to do with the chemical structure of the compound. Some drugs cannot pass through the acidic environment of the stomach, for instance, others require assistance from another body system, and sometimes we just want the medication to get to the proper area quickly.

While the standard (and needed for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) is the;

This long and complex list which includes the medical term and abbreviation can be overwhelming at first. Route of Administration published by the FDA

An excellent video, if you are interested is optional. is PHARMACOLOGY; ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION (47:54) .

oral med example Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

Outline the major medication administration routes with their medication terms and abbreviations.

Include the following aspects in the discussion.

Use the following list:

· oral,

· intravenous,

· intramuscular,

· intrathecal,

· subcutaneous,

· sublingual,

· buccal,

· rectally,

· vaginal,

· ocular,

· otic,

· nasal,

· nebulization,

· transdermal, and

· cutaneous

· Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

· Add and example of a mediation that may be given by the route

· Make a simple chart for this

Cite any references. Copying and pasting are not allowed. Use your own words.

·

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFOHP-114.docx

Please put your content in chart format with four (4) columns listing the medication name, route of administration, Medication administered the abbreviation of the route. Please see my example below. You can select any medication you wish but be sure to give an example of the different methods of administration. It is important to note that not all medications are given orally or intravenously.

Steps to making a simple chart:

Add a chart to your document in Word

1. Select Insert > Chart.

2. Select the chart type and then double-click the chart you want. ...

3. In the spreadsheet that appears, replace the default data with your own information. ...

4. When you've finished, close the spreadsheet.

5. If you want, use the Layout Options button.

Medication Name

Route of Administration

Medication Administered

Abbreviation

Nitroglycerin

Sublingual

Under the

tongue

SL

Tylenol Tablet

Oral / per os

By Mouth

PO

You will also include the following in your chart research the different medications and their route of administration.

include the abbreviations.

· Oral route

· Injection routes

· Sublingual and buccal routes

· Rectal route

· Vaginal route

· Ocular route

· Otic route

· Nasal route

· Inhalation route

· Nebulization route

· Cutaneous route

· Transdermal route

Remember to include references.

COMPLETE IN DETAIL

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFO2HP-114PharmacologyMedicalTerminologyCorner.docx

Pharmacology Medical Terminology Corner

The Merck Manual is a wonderful resource that you should save. The Merck Manual

This page has an excellent explanation of routes as well as visuals for the different types of injections which include the abbreviations.

· Oral route

· Injection routes

· Sublingual and buccal routes

· Rectal route

· Vaginal route

· Ocular route

· Otic route

· Nasal route

· INhalation route

· Nebulization route

· Cutaneous route

· Transdremal route

Everyone should have a working knowledge of the terminology used for personal medications that may be prescribed. Healthcare workers need to know this as well for patients. The patient needs related to pharmacological therapies are endless and as a point-of-care health professional, you may very well be that person.

Medications are given by route. Unlike driving routes by road, in this case, routes refer to the part of the body used to get the drug in. Indeed, every single body orifice you know about (and a few you probably do not know about) can be used to administer medication. It is vital that medications are given by the proper route, an incorrect route will certainly render the medication ineffective and may very well cause harm.

The route usually has to do with the chemical structure of the compound. Some drugs cannot pass through the acidic environment of the stomach, for instance, others require assistance from another body system, and sometimes we just want the medication to get to the proper area quickly.

While the standard (and needed for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) is the;

This long and complex list which includes the medical term and abbreviation can be overwhelming at first. Route of Administration published by the FDA

An excellent video, if you are interested is optional. is PHARMACOLOGY; ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION (47:54) .

oral med example Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

Outline the major medication administration routes with their medication terms and abbreviations.

Include the following aspects in the discussion.

Use the following list:

· oral,

· intravenous,

· intramuscular,

· intrathecal,

· subcutaneous,

· sublingual,

· buccal,

· rectally,

· vaginal,

· ocular,

· otic,

· nasal,

· nebulization,

· transdermal, and

· cutaneous

· Example:

Oral

By mouth

po

per os

· Add and example of a mediation that may be given by the route

· Make a simple chart for this

Cite any references. Copying and pasting are not allowed. Use your own words.

·

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFOHP-114.docx

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFO2HP-114PharmacologyMedicalTerminologyCorner.docx

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFOHP-114.docx

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFO2HP-114PharmacologyMedicalTerminologyCorner.docx

WK6ASSIGNMENTINFOHP-114.docx