Drug Administration Techniques and Dosage Forms Quiz
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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?

  • Intradermal (ID)
  • Subcutaneous (SQ)
  • Intravenous (IV) (correct)
  • Intramuscular (IM)

    • 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?

    <p>Lateral saphenous vein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of hyaluronidase when added to a drug?

    <p>To speed up absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?

    <p>Irritation, necrosis, infection at injection site, and allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?

    <p>To convert liquid inhalant to gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action for administering topical medications to the skin?

    <p>Clip hair before application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences the absorption of oral drugs?

    <p>Size &amp; shape of molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of oral dosage contains solid particles dispersed in a liquid but not dissolved in it?

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a technician in drug administration?

    <p>Administer proper treatment to patient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of dosage form is a hard sterile pellet that contains a chemical or hormonal agent?

    <p>Implants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process in which an active ingredient is contained in microcapsules?

    <p>Microencapsulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a liniment?

    <p>To relieve pain or act as a counterirritant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of an ointment?

    <p>To contain a medicinal agent(s) for application to the skin or eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?

    <p>Stabilize substances commonly considered unstable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lotions?

    <p>Liquid suspensions or solutions with soothing substances for application to the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are drug preservatives and solvents primarily used for?

    <p>Organic or inorganic additives or pharmaceutic aids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a pet piller or balling gun?

    <p>To administer oral medication to animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nasogastric administration?

    <p>To administer medication through the nose to the stomach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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