Topical preparation rubbed onto the skin for administration of a medication

Route by which medications are applied and absorbed through the skin. A patch or paste.

What sites are common for placement of transdermal skin patches? (select all)

Rubbing ______ absorption

_____ are thick and applied but NOT rubbed into the skin.

You should NEVER rotate sites of administration for topical medications.

What is the mucous membrane of the eyes called?

An Otic medication is for the:

Blinking rather than rubbing helps distribute opthalmic medications.

What way should the ear be pulled to administer an otic medication to a child?

What way should the ear be pulled to administer an otic medication to an adult?

If nasal medication is not given correctly, it can be displaced to nearby structures.

If nasal decongestants are used more frequently than prescribed, it can cause: (select all)

A sublingual medication is given

When educating on vaginal administration of a medication the nurse should educated the patient to: (select all)

A _____ provides a reservoir for an aerosoled medication.

A ______ converts liquid medication to an aerosol using compressed air.