Phaacology spotters

1. DEVICES

2. INSULIN PEN
• Mention 1 advantage of this
device:
 More accurate dosing
 More convenient insulin
delivery
• Give 1 adverse effects of
insulin: Hypoglycemia

3. Transdermal patch
• Name 2 drugs given by
this route:
Nitroglycerine, Hyoscine
• Give 2 two advantages
of transdermal patch
 Prolonged duration of
action
 Bypasses the first pass
metabolism

4. Iv drip set
• Identify
• Name two drugs given
by this route?
- Dopamine, Sodium
nitroprusside

5. IV CANULA
• Name 2 drugs given
through this route
- Dopamine, Adenosine,
Sodium nitroprusside
• Mention 2 advantages of
iv route:
– Rapid onset
– Route of choice in
emergency situation
– 100% BA
– Suitable in unconscious
patients

6. Nebuliser
• Drugs given via this
device:
-Salbutamol, Ipratropium
bromide, budesonide
• What are the advantages
of nebulizer:
- Direct delivery to lungs
- Synchronisation with
breathing not required-
maximize the drug
delivery to lungs

7. Metered Dose Inhaler
• Identify this device
• Describe its mechanism
- a pressurized inhaler
that delivers medication
by using a propellant
spray