BIOL 212 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Tuberculin
6 Aug 2020
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Medication is applied directly to the skin or mucous membrane for a local effect to the area. Method of applying a premeasured amount of medicine to unbroken skin through the use of an adhesive patch. A good method for administering medications slowly into the bloodstream over a period of time. Units can be dangerous if they come in contact with the skin of kids or pets. Removal of the patch doesn"t guarantee immediate stoppage of the absorption of the medication. Administering by injecting the medication into the body using a needle and syringe. Administered by one of the following methods. A small amount of medication is injected just beneath the epidermis. Used for allergy testing, tuberculin skin testing, and some vaccinations. Medication is injected directly into the muscle. Medications that might be irritating to layers of the skin. Medications that require dosages larger than the amount allowed for subcutaneous injections.
