GABRIELLE ELMES (497977) Health & Social Care Level 3 (Year 2) UNIT 41 TASK 1
23/02/2021
GABRIELLE ELMES
In this Pamphlet you will learn:
The routes of administration
Different types of medication commonly prescribed
Common side effects of different medications
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, GABRIELLE ELMES (497977) Health & Social Care Level 3 (Year 2) UNIT 41 TASK 1
23/02/2021
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION FOR DIFFERENT
TYPES OF MEDICATION COMMONLY PRESCRIBED
The common routes of medication include:
- Inhalation (The use of inhalers both nasally or orally)
- Injection (Medication given by piercing the skin)
- Ingestion (Medicines/tablets taken orally including under the tongue)
- Topical (application of cream, lotion and ointments)
- Infusion (intravenous drips)
- Instillation (drops given through ears/nose/eyes)
- Per Rectum (enemas, suppositories)
- Per Vagina (pessaries, creams)
INHALATION
This is when medication is administered through
the use of a inhaler through either the nasal or oral
route. The route of inhalation is usually used for
gaseous / volatile agents and aerosols. Solids and
liquids are excluded from this route if they are
larger than 20 micron as it will impact in the mouth
and throat.
ADVANTAGES:
The larger surface area allows for quicker
absorption and therefore results are seen sooner.
A more direct form of delivery to the target site.
Lower risk of systemic side effects.
The thin membranes separate alveoli from circulation.
A high blood flow means that the medication is absorbed quicker.
DISADVANTAGES:
This is the most addictive route of administration for the service user because of
how quick it takes effect and hits the brain. It is difficult with aerosol medication to
regulate the exact dosage since people might inhale at the wrong time and therefore
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23/02/2021
Examples of medications inhaled through the mouth:
- Albuterol (Comes as a nebuliser solution for quick relief from asthma
symptoms and is the most commonly prescribed medication for asthma)this is
a bronchodilator
- Beclomethasone (An inhaled corticosteroid also used to treat asthma) this is
a corticosteroid or a steroid
- Budesonide (This is a steroid that is inhaled to control severe cases of
asthma) this is also a steroid or corticosteroid.
receive less medication. Also, some patients find it difficult to use inhalers. For
example it can be hard to time when exactly to breath in when using an inhaler and
therefore no significant results are detected.
When using inhalation nasally, the mucous membranes of the nose can easily
absorb and distribute the drug inhaled such as cold medication. This route also has
its benefits as it bypasses the digestive juices and liver and has a quick result. Again,
this can become an addictive route for those who
enjoy quick acting medication and become
addicted.
Common medication inhaled through the
nose:
- pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
(inhaled through the nose in popular
medications such as sudafed to relieve
cold symptoms and reduce swelling in the
nose) it is a nasal decongestant
- ciclesonide (this is a corticosteroid inhaled through the nose and is used to
treat seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis such as hay fever seasons or cold
and flu seasons)
INJECTION
This is when medication must be given
by piercing the skin. There are 2 types
of injection:
1. Intramuscular
2. Subcutaneous
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23/02/2021
GABRIELLE ELMES
In this Pamphlet you will learn:
The routes of administration
Different types of medication commonly prescribed
Common side effects of different medications
1
, GABRIELLE ELMES (497977) Health & Social Care Level 3 (Year 2) UNIT 41 TASK 1
23/02/2021
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION FOR DIFFERENT
TYPES OF MEDICATION COMMONLY PRESCRIBED
The common routes of medication include:
- Inhalation (The use of inhalers both nasally or orally)
- Injection (Medication given by piercing the skin)
- Ingestion (Medicines/tablets taken orally including under the tongue)
- Topical (application of cream, lotion and ointments)
- Infusion (intravenous drips)
- Instillation (drops given through ears/nose/eyes)
- Per Rectum (enemas, suppositories)
- Per Vagina (pessaries, creams)
INHALATION
This is when medication is administered through
the use of a inhaler through either the nasal or oral
route. The route of inhalation is usually used for
gaseous / volatile agents and aerosols. Solids and
liquids are excluded from this route if they are
larger than 20 micron as it will impact in the mouth
and throat.
ADVANTAGES:
The larger surface area allows for quicker
absorption and therefore results are seen sooner.
A more direct form of delivery to the target site.
Lower risk of systemic side effects.
The thin membranes separate alveoli from circulation.
A high blood flow means that the medication is absorbed quicker.
DISADVANTAGES:
This is the most addictive route of administration for the service user because of
how quick it takes effect and hits the brain. It is difficult with aerosol medication to
regulate the exact dosage since people might inhale at the wrong time and therefore
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, GABRIELLE ELMES (497977) Health & Social Care Level 3 (Year 2) UNIT 41 TASK 1
23/02/2021
Examples of medications inhaled through the mouth:
- Albuterol (Comes as a nebuliser solution for quick relief from asthma
symptoms and is the most commonly prescribed medication for asthma)this is
a bronchodilator
- Beclomethasone (An inhaled corticosteroid also used to treat asthma) this is
a corticosteroid or a steroid
- Budesonide (This is a steroid that is inhaled to control severe cases of
asthma) this is also a steroid or corticosteroid.
receive less medication. Also, some patients find it difficult to use inhalers. For
example it can be hard to time when exactly to breath in when using an inhaler and
therefore no significant results are detected.
When using inhalation nasally, the mucous membranes of the nose can easily
absorb and distribute the drug inhaled such as cold medication. This route also has
its benefits as it bypasses the digestive juices and liver and has a quick result. Again,
this can become an addictive route for those who
enjoy quick acting medication and become
addicted.
Common medication inhaled through the
nose:
- pseudoephedrine hydrochloride
(inhaled through the nose in popular
medications such as sudafed to relieve
cold symptoms and reduce swelling in the
nose) it is a nasal decongestant
- ciclesonide (this is a corticosteroid inhaled through the nose and is used to
treat seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis such as hay fever seasons or cold
and flu seasons)
INJECTION
This is when medication must be given
by piercing the skin. There are 2 types
of injection:
1. Intramuscular
2. Subcutaneous
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