Science Assignment, NUS, Singapore: Select one medication at home that uses One of these medication delivery methods: oral, topical, or inhalation

Phase 1: Research (Individual work) (TOTAL /17)

Pre-reading materials:
Gh 2.2 Use of Measuring Instruments
Ch 5 Diffusion, Osmosis and Active Transport
Ch 6.2 Human Digestive System
Ch 10 Solutions and Suspensions

Medication delivery refers to the method by which medications are administered to patients for therapeutic purposes. Different forms of medication require specific delivery methods to ensure efficacy and patient safety.

The concept encompasses various routes of medical administration, including oral (e.g., Swallowing pills), topical (€.g.. applying creams to the skin ), and inhalation (e.g., using inhalers).

You must create a poster using Google Slides (or other ICT multi-media format) to present your findings to the questions below.

1. Select one medication at home which uses One of these medication delivery methods: oral, topical, or inhalation. |
2. Using scientific concepts (@.9.. absorption, diffusion, interaction with the membrane),: explain how the medication delivery system works.
3. Explain the rationale for this mode of medication delivery that aligns with the patient’s medical condition, lifestyle and other relevant characteristics.

You are expected to:

• Include a photo of you holding the selected medication, with a caption stating the name of the medication and the medication delivery chosen.
• Include diagrams or flowcharts aS a visual aid in your poster.
• Use legible font type and size. contrasting colours for background and text for readability.
• Paraphrase your findings using accurate and appropriate sclentific terms.