Drug Administration Techniques and Dosage Forms Quiz

Which route of drug administration has the most rapid onset of action and shortest duration?

Intravenous (IV)

Which route of drug administration is used for irritating medications?

Intravenous (IV)

Why are thick or cloudy medications usually NOT given via the intravenous (IV) route?

They may block the IV catheter

Where are the sites of administration for intravenous (IV) catheter?

Lateral saphenous vein Signup and view all the answers

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

To speed up absorption Signup and view all the answers

What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?

Irritation, necrosis, infection at injection site, and allergic reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?

To convert liquid inhalant to gas Signup and view all the answers

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

Clip hair before application Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences the absorption of oral drugs?

Size & shape of molecule Signup and view all the answers

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

Suspension Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a technician in drug administration?

Administer proper treatment to patient Signup and view all the answers

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

Implants Signup and view all the answers

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

Microencapsulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a liniment?

To relieve pain or act as a counterirritant Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an ointment?

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

What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?

Stabilize substances commonly considered unstable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lotions?

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

What are drug preservatives and solvents primarily used for?

Organic or inorganic additives or pharmaceutic aids Signup and view all the answers

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

To administer oral medication to animals Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nasogastric administration?

To administer medication through the nose to the stomach Signup and view all the answers

Drug Administration Techniques and Dosage Forms Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which route of drug administration has the most rapid onset of action and shortest duration?

Which route of drug administration is used for irritating medications?

Why are thick or cloudy medications usually NOT given via the intravenous (IV) route?

Where are the sites of administration for intravenous (IV) catheter?

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

What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?

What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?

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

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?

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?

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 an ointment?

What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?

What is the primary function of lotions?

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 nasogastric administration?

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Drug Administration Techniques and Dosage Forms Quiz

Questions and Answers

Which route of drug administration has the most rapid onset of action and shortest duration?

Which route of drug administration is used for irritating medications?

Why are thick or cloudy medications usually NOT given via the intravenous (IV) route?

Where are the sites of administration for intravenous (IV) catheter?

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

What are common complications associated with parenteral drug administration?

What is the purpose of a vaporizer in inhalation medications?

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

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?

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?

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 an ointment?

What is the purpose of drug microencapsulation?

What is the primary function of lotions?

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 nasogastric administration?

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