Safe Skin, Eye, and Ear Medication Use

Topical medications are applied directly to body surfaces such as the skin and the mucous membranes of the eyes, ears, nose, vagina, and rectum. Common forms include creams, ointments, lotions, patches, and aerosol sprays. Some topical drugs are also transdermal, meaning they are placed on the skin to create a slow, controll...

1. General medication administration considerations.

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). This fulfills the Right Assessment.<...