Question

Name 5 routes of medication administration and describe clearly and concisely, in short essay/response format.

Answer 1

The reason for choice of routes of drug administration are by various factors:

• Physical and chemical properties of the drug.
• Site of desired action.
• Rate of extent of absorption of the drug from different routes.
• Effect of digestive juices and the first phase of metabolism.
• Condition of the patient.

Administration of medication requires thorough understanding the drug, including:

• how it moves through your body
• when it needs to be administered
• possible side effects and dangerous reactions
• proper storage, handling, and disposal.

Routes of medication administration:-

1. buccal
2. inhalable
3. subcutaneous- injection
4. transdermal
5. ophthalmic