Route of medication administration (Continued)
intravenous, 109–110
overview, 109
nasogastric and gastrostomy tube route, 103
oral route, 98
overview, 97–98, 110–111
parenteral route
intradermal, 105
intramuscular, 106–107, 108t
overview, 104
subcutaneous, 105–106
quiz, 111–112
sublingual and buccal medication, 99
suppositories route, 103–104
topical route, 100
transdermal route, 99–100
Z-track injection technique, 107, 109
Routine orders, 16
S
Safety, drug, 8–11
Sage(Salvia officinalis), 134
Salicylates, 199
Salicylic acid, 376
Samleterol (Serevent), 264
Saquinavir (Fortovase, SQV)
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens), 134
Secobarbital (Seconal), 275, 275t
Second-degree (partial thickness) burns, 381
Second-generation antidepressants, 298
Sedative-hypnotics, 273–274
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, 298, 299t
Serotonin antagonists, 333
Sertraline (Zoloft), 298, 299t
Silver nitrate, 404t, 382382
Silver sulfadiazine (Silvadine), 381
Simvastatin (Zocor), 368
Sinusitis, 259
Skin disorders
abrasions and lacerations, 382
acne vulgaris, 374–375, 375t
alopecia (male pattern baldness), 378, 379t, 380
burns
first-degree (superficial), 380–381
overview, 380, 380t
second-degree (partial thickness), 381
third-degree (full thickness), 381–382
overview, 373–374, 382–383
psoriasis, 375–376
quiz, 383–384
skin, 373–374
warts, 376–377
Sodium, 168–171
hypernatremia, 168–170
hyponatremia, 170–171
Solubility, 27–28
Spinal anesthesia, 280–281
Spironolactone (Aldactone), 351, 361
St. Johns wort (Hypericum perforatum), 134
STAT, 16
Statins, 368
Stavudine (Zerit, d4T), 319
Steroids, 69t
Stimulant laxatives (contact or irritants), 338–339
Streptokinase, 366
Streptomycin, 232t, 243 t, 244
Streptozocin (Zanosar)
interaction with aminoglycosides, 230
interaction with vancomycin, 228
Sublingual and buccal medication, 99
Substance abuse
abused substances, 71
cannabis drugs, 73–74
hallucinogens, 74
inhalants, 77
LSD, 74–75
mescaline, 75
overview, 73
PCP, 76–77
psilocybin, 75–76
behavioral patterns of addiction, 63–64
cultural aspects, 72–73
delayed action
drug testing, 67–68, 68t–70t
overview, 67
dependence versus tolerance, 71–72
detecting
changes in appearance and personal hygiene, 66
disorganization, 65–66
frequent absences, 66
inability to get along with colleagues, 66
overview, 65
slurred speech off hours, 66
drug misuse and abuse(^454) Index