NURS 3234 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Asthma, Urethra, Earwax
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Administering medications: topical, suppository and inhalant medications (w/video) Terminology: cream: an emulsion of oil and water in a semi-solid form. It lubricates the skin and retards loss of moisture. Creams are applied easily and usually are cosmetically acceptable to the patient. Inhalants: medications that are dispersed through an aerosol spray, mist or powder that penetrates lung airways. These drugs are rapidly absorbed and are usually designed to produce local effects such as bronchodilatation: lotions: a topical product that may be prescribed to relieve itching and is often used to treat skin lesions. An ointment retards water loss and protects the skin. A paste also repels external moisture: patch: a specific dosage of a medication contained within an adhesive-backed patch. Rectal and vaginal suppositories are the most frequently prescribed types: topical medications: include creams, foams, ointments, solutions and lotions that are directly applied to the skin or mucous membranes.
