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Insertion meds
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meds are placed into a body cavity (supp)
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Parenteral
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parenteral medications are adminstered by a route other than by mouth or gastrointestinal tract. Include:
-IV, IM, subcut, ID
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Instillation meds
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introduced in liquid form into a body cavity (eryth eye ointment, nose drops, ear drops)
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NAS meds
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medicated soln is instilled into the nostrils. Used to administer corticosteroids, the ADH vasopressin and nasal mist flu vaccine
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Percutaneous meds
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applied to the skin or mucous membranes for absorption (ointments, powders and lotions for skin
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transdermal meds
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contained in a patch or disk and applied topically
