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Preparing and Administering Topical Medications

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Source: Madeline Lassche, MSNEd, RN and Katie Baraki, MSN, RN, College of Nursing, University of Utah, UT

Topical medications are applied directly to the body surfaces, including the skin and mucous membranes of the eyes, ears, nose, vagina, and rectum. There are many classes of topical medications, such as creams, ointments, lotions, patches, and aerosol sprays. Medications that are applied to the skin to produce slow, controlled, systemic effect are also referred to as transdermal. Transdermal absorption can be altered if lesions, burns, or breakdowns are present at the application site. Many transdermal medications are delivered via adhesive patch to achieve the slow, controlled, systemic effect. The patch should be applied to clean and hairless skin areas that do not undergo excessive movement, such as the back of the shoulder or thigh. Other topical creams or eye ointments should be applied according to the packaging and manufacturer instructions using an application device. When instilling eardrop medications, never occlude the ear canal, as this may increase pressure and rupture the ear drum.

Medications that can be administered via a topical route include antibiotics, narcotics, hormones, and even chemotherapeutics. This requires adherence to the five "rights" of medication administration and three checks during the administration process to ensure the safe administration of these medications. Also, the administration of the topical medications requires wearing gloves to protect the healthcare provider from accidental exposure and absorption of the medication. Topical medications should never be applied with the bare hands. This video will demonstrate techniques of the safe administration of topical medications, including transdermal patch (skin), optical (eye), and otic (ear) application, within the context of the standards of safe medication practices.

Procedura

1. General medication administration considerations.

  1. In the patient's room, review the patient's medical history for medication allergies and previous administration times in the electronic Medication Administration Record (MAR).
  2. Confirm any patient preferences regarding topical transdermal patch administration, such as preferred site of application, any previous side effects, and previous applications of transdermal patches. Address any patient concerns prior to acquiring and preparing the

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Riferimenti
  1. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall A. Essentials for Nursing Practice, Eighth Edition. Elsevier. St. Louis, MO. (2015).
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Administering Topical MedicationsSafe AdministrationSide EffectsDrug DeliveryTopical Medications ClassesTransdermal PatchesOptical FormulationsOtic DropsMedical History ReviewPatient PreferencesHand HygieneMedication Dispensing DeviceSafety Checks

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Overview

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Preparing for Administration

3:19

Administering Topical Transdermal Patch

5:29

Administering Ophthalmic Medication

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Administering Otic Drops

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Documentation

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