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Which route of drug administration provides a faster onset of therapeutic effects and less risk of irritating the stomach?
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?
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?
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?
Which hormone must be injected due to its inability to be administered orally?
What is the main route for administering general anesthetics?
What is the main route for administering general anesthetics?
Which of the following drugs is commonly administered through sublingual administration?
Which of the following drugs is commonly administered through sublingual administration?
Which route of drug administration is suitable for drugs that are destroyed by stomach acid or digestive enzymes?
Which route of drug administration is suitable for drugs that are destroyed by stomach acid or digestive enzymes?
What is the primary reason for administering insulin through injection?
What is the primary reason for administering insulin through injection?
Which drugs are commonly inhaled through smoking for administration?
Which drugs are commonly inhaled through smoking for administration?
For which type of drugs is sublingual administration preferred over oral administration?
For which type of drugs is sublingual administration preferred over oral administration?
