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What is a significant disadvantage of intramuscular injection?
What is a significant disadvantage of intramuscular injection?
- Rapid onset of action (correct)
- Expensive administration
- Nerve damage
- Risk of local pain and abscess
Why are irritant drugs not suitable for injection via the intramuscular route?
Why are irritant drugs not suitable for injection via the intramuscular route?
- Rapid onset of action (correct)
- Local pain and abscess
- Only up to 10ml drug can be given
- Risk of infection
Which of the following is a common disadvantage of intramuscular injection?
Which of the following is a common disadvantage of intramuscular injection?
- Absorption reasonably uniform (correct)
- Self-injection not possible
- Risk of infection
- Slow absorption compared to subcutaneous route
What is a major disadvantage of intradermic administration?
What is a major disadvantage of intradermic administration?
What makes intralymphatic administration unsuitable for routine drug administration?
What makes intralymphatic administration unsuitable for routine drug administration?
Why is intraosseous administration used in paediatric emergencies?
Why is intraosseous administration used in paediatric emergencies?
What is a drawback of intravitreal administration in the treatment of eye conditions?
What is a drawback of intravitreal administration in the treatment of eye conditions?
What is a potential concern associated with intramuscular injection?
What is a potential concern associated with intramuscular injection?
Which factor makes intramuscular injection less safe compared to other routes of administration?
Which factor makes intramuscular injection less safe compared to other routes of administration?
What is a drawback specific to the dorsogluteal muscle area for intramuscular injection?
What is a drawback specific to the dorsogluteal muscle area for intramuscular injection?
What is one of the disadvantages of intramuscular injections?
What is one of the disadvantages of intramuscular injections?
Why might the gluteal zone be risky for intramuscular injections in babies and children?
Why might the gluteal zone be risky for intramuscular injections in babies and children?
Which statement is true about the absorption rate of intramuscular administration?
Which statement is true about the absorption rate of intramuscular administration?
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