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Why are suppositories useful for administering drugs that induce vomiting when given orally?
Why are suppositories useful for administering drugs that induce vomiting when given orally?
- They are suitable for unconscious patients.
- They provide the most control over the actual dose of the drug delivered.
- They migrate upward in the rectum to ensure faster absorption.
- They prevent the destruction of the drug by intestinal enzymes or low pH of the stomach. (correct)
Which parenteral route is commonly used to administer ANTIEMETIC agents?
Which parenteral route is commonly used to administer ANTIEMETIC agents?
- Intravenous (IV) (correct)
- Subcutaneous (SC)
- Intradermal
- Intramuscular (IM)
Which parenteral route provides the fastest delivery into the blood circulation?
Which parenteral route provides the fastest delivery into the blood circulation?
- Intravenous (IV) (correct)
- Intramuscular (IM)
- Intradermal
- Subcutaneous (SC)
Why is the intravenous (IV) route preferred for drugs that are not absorbed orally?
Why is the intravenous (IV) route preferred for drugs that are not absorbed orally?
Why is the subcutaneous route used for drugs that are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
Why is the subcutaneous route used for drugs that are poorly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract?
Which parenteral route offers faster absorption: intramuscular or subcutaneous?
Which parenteral route offers faster absorption: intramuscular or subcutaneous?
What is a key advantage of parenteral routes over oral administration?
What is a key advantage of parenteral routes over oral administration?
Why can't anticoagulants like Heparin be given intramuscularly?
Why can't anticoagulants like Heparin be given intramuscularly?
Which of the following is an example of a drug administered via intramuscular depot preparation?
Which of the following is an example of a drug administered via intramuscular depot preparation?
Why is subcutaneous route preferred when minimizing the risks associated with injections?
Why is subcutaneous route preferred when minimizing the risks associated with injections?
Why does the drug precipitate at the site of injection in intramuscular depot preparations?
Why does the drug precipitate at the site of injection in intramuscular depot preparations?
Which route allows for large volume bolus doses: intravenous or subcutaneous?
Which route allows for large volume bolus doses: intravenous or subcutaneous?
Which route of drug administration is effective and convenient for patients with respiratory complaints?
Which route of drug administration is effective and convenient for patients with respiratory complaints?
What is the main characteristic of intrathecal/intraventricular drug administration?
What is the main characteristic of intrathecal/intraventricular drug administration?
Which route of drug administration involves application to the skin or mucous membrane for a local effect?
Which route of drug administration involves application to the skin or mucous membrane for a local effect?
Which drug administration route achieves systemic effects by applying drugs to the skin?
Which drug administration route achieves systemic effects by applying drugs to the skin?
Which drug administration route delivers drugs directly to the respiratory tract?
Which drug administration route delivers drugs directly to the respiratory tract?
What is a characteristic of intramuscular drug administration?
What is a characteristic of intramuscular drug administration?
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