Oral and topical medication Administration ATI
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Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN) Show Use the checklist below to review the steps for completion of “Oral Medication Administration.” StepsDisclaimer: Always review and follow agency policy regarding this specific skill. Special Considerations:
What is oral and topical medication?There are many differences between topical drug administration and oral administration. The primary difference is topically formulated drugs are applied to the external parts of the body as opposed to ingestion by mouth.
What is the difference between topical and oral medication?The primary difference between these two classes of medication is that oral medication affects the entire body's sensitivity to pain, while topical medication only relieves pain in a specific area of the body.
What is an important nursing action when administering topical medication?Always wear gloves and maintain standard precautions when administering topical medications to the skin, mucous membranes, and tissues. Do not touch any preparations to your own skin, and turn your face away from powdered applications. Always clean the skin or wound before applying a new dose of topical medication.
How are topical medications administered?Most often topical administration means application to body surfaces such as the skin or mucous membranes to treat ailments via a large range of classes including creams, foams, gels, lotions, and ointments. Many topical medications are epicutaneous, meaning that they are applied directly to the skin.
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