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Which route of drug administration has the most rapid onset of action and shortest duration?
Which route of drug administration has the most rapid onset of action and shortest duration?
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Subcutaneous (SQ)
- Intradermal (ID)
- Intravenous (IV) (correct)
Which route of drug administration is used for irritating medications?
Which route of drug administration is used for irritating medications?
- Intradermal (ID)
- Subcutaneous (SQ)
- Intravenous (IV) (correct)
- Intramuscular (IM)
Why are thick or cloudy medications usually NOT given via the intravenous (IV) route?
Why are thick or cloudy medications usually NOT given via the intravenous (IV) route?
- They may not be effectively absorbed
- They may cause necrosis at the injection site
- They may block the IV catheter (correct)
- They may cause allergic reactions
Where are the sites of administration for intravenous (IV) catheter?
Where are the sites of administration for intravenous (IV) catheter?
What is the purpose of hyaluronidase when added to a drug?
What is the purpose of hyaluronidase when added to a drug?
What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?
What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?
What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?
What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?
What is the recommended action for administering topical medications to the skin?
What is the recommended action for administering topical medications to the skin?
Which factor influences the absorption of oral drugs?
Which factor influences the absorption of oral drugs?
Which form of oral dosage contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved in it?
Which form of oral dosage contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved in it?
What is the role of a technician in drug administration?
What is the role of a technician in drug administration?
Which type of dosage form is a hard sterile pellet that contains a chemical or hormonal agent?
Which type of dosage form is a hard sterile pellet that contains a chemical or hormonal agent?
What is the process in which an active ingredient is contained in microcapsules?
What is the process in which an active ingredient is contained in microcapsules?
What is the primary function of a liniment?
What is the primary function of a liniment?
What is the primary function of an ointment?
What is the primary function of an ointment?
What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?
What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?
What is the primary function of lotions?
What is the primary function of lotions?
What are drug preservatives and solvents primarily used for?
What are drug preservatives and solvents primarily used for?
What is the primary function of a pet piller or balling gun?
What is the primary function of a pet piller or balling gun?
What is the primary function of nasogastric administration?
What is the primary function of nasogastric administration?
