Main description:

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:

oral

topical

ocular

aural

nasal

inhaled
transdermal patches

vaginal

rectal.

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.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Oral Formulations

Chapter 2. Topical Formulations

Chapter 3. Ocular Formulations

Chapter 4. Aural Formulations

Chapter 5. Nasal Formulations

Chapter 6. Inhaled Formulations

Chapter 7. Transdermal Patches

Chapter 8. Vaginal Formulations

Chapter 9. Rectal Formulations