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Clinical pharmacology for nurses lectures
1. By:
Seragaldin M. Abdulqader
Clinical pharmacology for nurses
University of Raparin/school of nursing
The lecture for undergraduate students:
2015 -2016
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5. Forms of oral medications
Pills, Tablets
A small round or oval mass
that contains medicine and is
swallowed. Some are ‘enteric-
coated’ with a substance
which only dissolve when it
reaches the intestines, this
ensures that the active
ingredient reaches the site of
action or site of absorption
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6. Forms of oral medications
Capsules
These are gelatinous
containers containing
powder or tiny pellets
(which are also often
enteric-coated).
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7. Forms of oral medications
Syrups and suspensions
A concentrated solution of a
sugar in water, with
medication dissolved in the
liquid. Cough mixtures are
commonly sold in liquid form;
suspensions medicines are
particularly useful in children.
While syrups are for elderly,
both of whom may struggle to
swallow tablets or capsules.
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8. Forms of oral medications
Granules primary refers to powder
particles which are made to adhere to
form larger.
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Powders are a special
sub-class of granular materials.
Oil is any neutral, nonpolar chemical
substance that is a viscous liquid at
ambient temperature
Granules, powder, or oil
9. Forms of rectal and vagina
Suppositories
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V. Tablets
10. Forms of Ear (Otic)
Ear drop
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Ear medication via syringe
Ear washer
11. Ear (Otic) Instillation points
For child before instilling eardrops,
have the client lie on his or her side.
Then straighten the ear canal to help
the medication reach the eardrum.
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• For adult, gently pull the auricle up
and back. For young child and
infant, gently pull down and back
12. Forms of noise
Nasal drop
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Nasal spry
Nasal feeding
via NG tube