This episode delves into the various forms and routes of drug administration, providing a detailed overview of tablets, capsules, liquids, transdermal patches, topicals, and more. You’ll learn about the proper techniques for administering parenteral medications such as intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections, including the Z-track method. We’ll also explore the nursing implications, equipment, and strategies needed to ensure safe and effective medication administration, particularly for pediatric patients. Additionally, critical thinking scenarios and review questions will challenge you to apply the nursing process to real-world situations.

All information in this podcast is sourced from Pharmacology: A Patient-Centered Nursing Process Approach, 11th edition.