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Which form of drug administration does NOT involve injecting the drug?
Which of the following is NOT an oral dosage form?
What type of solution contains 10-20% alcohol?
Which type of tablet is designed to release its medication gradually over time?
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What is a characteristic of liquid paraffin oral emulsion?
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Which route of drug administration is suitable for patients who are vomiting or in a coma?
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Which route of drug administration has the advantage of 100% bioavailability?
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Which route of drug administration has the disadvantage of delayed onset and variable bioavailability?
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Which route of drug administration is suitable for drugs destroyed by gastrointestinal enzymes?
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Which route of drug administration allows large volumes to be infused and is used in emergency situations?
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Study Notes
Drug Administration Forms
- Topical application is a form of drug administration that does NOT involve injecting the drug.
Oral Dosage Forms
- Buccal tablets are NOT an oral dosage form.
Types of Solutions
- Tinctures are a type of solution that contains 10-20% alcohol.
Types of Tablets
- Sustained-release tablets are designed to release their medication gradually over time.
Characteristics of Liquid Paraffin Oral Emulsion
- Liquid paraffin oral emulsion is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) preparation.
Suitable Routes of Drug Administration
- Rectal administration is suitable for patients who are vomiting or in a coma.
- Intravenous administration is suitable for emergency situations and allows large volumes to be infused.
- Sublingual administration is suitable for drugs destroyed by gastrointestinal enzymes.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Routes of Drug Administration
- Intravenous administration has the advantage of 100% bioavailability.
- Oral administration has the disadvantage of delayed onset and variable bioavailability.
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Description
Test your knowledge of dosage forms and routes of drug administration with this quiz. Learn about different types of oral and parenteral dosage forms including solutions, tablets, capsules, and more.
