25 Questions
How can excess drug be easily removed from the mouth?
High concentration
What is a benefit of high concentration drugs in terms of administration?
Easy administration
What can irritant drugs cause?
Anal polyps
What is a potential consequence of excess drug in the mouth?
Removal
What issue can arise from the use of irritant drugs?
Anal polyps
What type of injections are Intramuscular (I.M.) Drugs?
Intramuscular
What characteristic should the muscle have when receiving Intramuscular injections?
Mild irritation
What are the three forms that drugs may come in for Intramuscular injections?
Aqueous, suspension, or oily
What level of sensitivity to pain should the muscle have when receiving Intramuscular injections?
Less sensitive
What is the purpose of ensuring that the muscle is less sensitive for Intramuscular injections?
Mild irritation
What is the definition of intraperitoneal injection?
Injection of fluid or drug into the peritoneum
What is the disadvantage associated with intraperitoneal injection?
Infection
Why is intraperitoneal injection considered a method of peritoneal dialysis?
Because it involves injecting fluid into the peritoneum
What should be carefully monitored to prevent complications in intraperitoneal injections?
Infection risk
What is a key consideration when performing intraperitoneal injections?
Preventing infection
What are two disadvantages mentioned in the text regarding inhaled drugs?
Poor ability to regulate the dose and irritation to pulmonary epithelium
Why is it challenging to regulate the dose of inhaled drugs?
Poor ability to regulate the dose
What is a common issue some drugs may cause to the pulmonary epithelium?
Irritation
How can the disadvantages of inhaled drugs impact their effectiveness?
Poor dose regulation and irritation can affect effectiveness
What are two challenges that users of inhaled drugs may face?
Dose regulation difficulties and potential irritation
What is the purpose of skin application of drugs for systemic effects?
To deliver drugs into the bloodstream for systemic circulation
Give two examples of drugs that are commonly administered through skin application for systemic effects.
Nitroglycerine and scopolamine
Explain the advantage of using skin application for drug delivery compared to oral administration.
It bypasses the first-pass metabolism in the liver, leading to higher bioavailability of the drug
How does skin application of drugs provide a more controlled release compared to oral administration?
It allows for transdermal absorption of drugs at a constant rate over time
What is a key consideration when designing drugs for skin application?
The ability of the drug to penetrate the skin barrier
Learn about intraperitoneal injection, which involves injecting fluid or drugs into the peritoneum, commonly used in peritoneal dialysis. Understand the disadvantages such as the risk of infection associated with this procedure.
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