| Description |
1 online resource (x, 106 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
A Practical Guide to Medicines Administration- Front Cover; A Practical Guide to Medicines Administration; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Dedication; Author biographies; Introduction; Chapter 1: Oral formulations; Tablets and capsules; Oral liquids; Buccal formulations; Sublingual formulations; Gum and lozenges; Oral powders/granules; Reconstitution of powders to form oral liquids; Oral tablet; Oral liquid with a measuring spoon or cup; Oral liquid with an oral syringe; Buccal tablets; Buccal liquid in pre-filled syringes; Buccal liquid from multi-dose bottles using a syringe |
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Sublingual tabletsSublingual spray; Lozenge; NRT lozenges; Medicated gum; Reconstitution of powders to oral liquids; References; Chapter 2: Topical formulations; Cream, ointment or gel (from a tube); Cream, ointment or gel (from a tub); Lotions; Scalp application; Nail lacquer; Nail solution; References; Chapter 3: Ocular formulations; Ocular drops; Ocular ointment; References; Chapter 4: Aural formulations; Aural drops; Aural spray; References; Chapter 5: Nasal formulations; Nasal sprays; Nasal drops; References; Chapter 6: Inhaled formulations; Pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDI) |
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PMDI and small volume spacerpMDI and small volume spacer with mask; pMDI and large volume spacer; pMDI and large volume spacer with mask; Dry powder inhaler (Turbohaler); Dry powder inhaler (Accuhaler); References; Chapter 7: Transdermal patches; Transdermal patches; Changing or removing transdermal patches; References; Chapter 8: Vaginal formulations; Vaginal pessary/vaginal tablet/vaginal capsule; Vaginal cream/gel in pre-filled applicators; References; Chapter 9: Rectal formulations; Suppositories; References; Index |
| Summary |
It is important that medicines are administered correctly, in order to provide correct drug doses, yet not all healthcare professionals are expert in the area. This accessible book provides a definitive guide to best practice in administering medicinal formulations. Acting as a quick reference handbook for administration techniques in both the simulated and real practice environment, the book enables readers to advise patients on the correct use of their formulation. It covers the following formulation types:oraltopicalocularauralnasalinhaledtransdermal patchesvaginalrectal. A Practical Guide to Medicines Administration is a key resource for both student and practising pharmacists who counsel and advise patients on the use of their medicines. It will also be a useful reference for nurses, nursing associates, assistant practitioners and healthcare assistants |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Drugs -- Administration.
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Drugs -- Dosage forms.
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Drugs -- Dosage.
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Drug Administration Routes
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Dosage Forms
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Pharmaceutical Preparations -- administration & dosage
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Drugs -- Administration
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Drugs -- Dosage
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Drugs -- Dosage forms
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Gunnell, Karen Anne, author.
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| ISBN |
9781351402170 |
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9780203732717 |
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0203732715 |
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135140217X |
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9781138301160 |
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1138301167 |
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9781138301177 |
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1138301175 |
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