Drug Administration Methods Quiz

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Which route of drug administration provides a faster onset of therapeutic effects and less risk of irritating the stomach?

  • Inhalation administration
  • Intravenous administration
  • Intramuscular administration
  • Sublingual administration (correct)

Why are some chemicals not administered orally?

  • They are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream
  • They are too expensive to produce in oral form
  • They are ineffective when taken orally
  • They are destroyed by stomach acid or digestive enzymes (correct)

Which drug is commonly inhaled through smoking?

  • Aspirin
  • Nicotine (correct)
  • Ibuprofen
  • Acetaminophen

Which hormone must be injected due to its inability to be administered orally?

<p>Insulin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main route for administering general anesthetics?

<p>Inhalation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following drugs is commonly administered through sublingual administration?

<p>Migraine headache medication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which route of drug administration is suitable for drugs that are destroyed by stomach acid or digestive enzymes?

<p>Sublingual administration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for administering insulin through injection?

<p>Preventing drug destruction by stomach acid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which drugs are commonly inhaled through smoking for administration?

<p>Nicotine and marijuana (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For which type of drugs is sublingual administration preferred over oral administration?

<p>Drugs that are destroyed by stomach acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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