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Oral administration is considered less safe compared to other methods.
Oral administration is considered less safe compared to other methods.
False
Liquid dosage forms cannot be administered orally.
Liquid dosage forms cannot be administered orally.
False
Oral medications are typically more expensive than parenteral medications.
Oral medications are typically more expensive than parenteral medications.
False
Oral administration is painful and requires surgical intervention.
Oral administration is painful and requires surgical intervention.
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Only solid dosage forms are classified for oral use.
Only solid dosage forms are classified for oral use.
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An uncooperative patient can be treated with this method.
An uncooperative patient can be treated with this method.
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The method is suitable for unconscious patients.
The method is suitable for unconscious patients.
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It is possible to apply this technique on a patient experiencing vomiting.
It is possible to apply this technique on a patient experiencing vomiting.
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The technique can only be used for cooperative and conscious patients.
The technique can only be used for cooperative and conscious patients.
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This method requires the patient to be stable and responsive.
This method requires the patient to be stable and responsive.
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Intravenous (IV) administration involves injecting a substance directly into a vein.
Intravenous (IV) administration involves injecting a substance directly into a vein.
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Intraperitoneal (IP) injections are given directly into a muscle.
Intraperitoneal (IP) injections are given directly into a muscle.
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Intravenous (IV) therapy is generally used for rapid medication delivery.
Intravenous (IV) therapy is generally used for rapid medication delivery.
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The term 'Intraperitoneal' refers to administering medication through the skin.
The term 'Intraperitoneal' refers to administering medication through the skin.
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IV and IP routes are both used for fluid administration.
IV and IP routes are both used for fluid administration.
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Intramuscular injections are given directly into a muscle.
Intramuscular injections are given directly into a muscle.
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Subcutaneous injections are administered into a muscle.
Subcutaneous injections are administered into a muscle.
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The abbreviation for intramuscular injections is SC.
The abbreviation for intramuscular injections is SC.
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Subcutaneous injections can be used for medication that requires slow absorption.
Subcutaneous injections can be used for medication that requires slow absorption.
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Intramuscular injections are delivered through the skin into the fatty tissue beneath.
Intramuscular injections are delivered through the skin into the fatty tissue beneath.
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Using this method requires special apparatus.
Using this method requires special apparatus.
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The method is complicated and difficult to perform.
The method is complicated and difficult to perform.
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More doses are generally required with this method.
More doses are generally required with this method.
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This technique can be used without needing any special equipment.
This technique can be used without needing any special equipment.
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The method is considered user-friendly.
The method is considered user-friendly.
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Study Notes
Oral Route of Administration
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Advantages:
- Safer
- More convenient
- Does not require assistance
- Non-surgical
- Often painless
- Does not need to be sterile
- Cheaper
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Limitations:
- Not suitable for uncooperative, unconscious, or vomiting patients
Other Routes of Administration
- Intravenous (IV): Directly into the vascular system through a vein.
- Intraperitoneal (IP): Injected into the abdominal cavity.
- Intramuscular (IM): Injected into a muscle.
- Subcutaneous (SC): Injected under the skin.
Advantages of Parenteral Routes
- No first-pass effect
- Easy method
- Requires fewer doses
Disadvantages of Parenteral Routes
- Requires special apparatus
- Missing information: The text only has one disadvantage listed and stops abruptly.
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Test your knowledge on the various routes of medication administration, including oral and parenteral options. Understand the advantages and limitations of each route, and learn how they impact patient care. This quiz will cover key concepts in pharmacology related to drug delivery methods.
