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Which of the following is a reason for using the rectal route for drug administration?
Which of the following is a reason for using the rectal route for drug administration?
- The patient has a strong digestive system
- Patient prefers rectal administration over other routes
- The drug has a pleasant taste and is suitable for oral route
- Patient is unconscious and unable to use the oral route (correct)
What is an advantage of rectal administration over oral and parenteral routes?
What is an advantage of rectal administration over oral and parenteral routes?
- Avoidance of first pass metabolism (correct)
- Increased drug degradation in stomach
- Faster and complete absorption
- Reduced systemic toxicity
What is a drawback of the rectal route for drug administration?
What is a drawback of the rectal route for drug administration?
- Minimal risk of prostatitis development
- Consistent drug absorption across different individuals
- High patient compliance
- Slow and incomplete absorption (correct)
In which condition is rectal administration particularly suitable?
In which condition is rectal administration particularly suitable?
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What is a challenge associated with large scale production of suppositories for rectal administration?
What is a challenge associated with large scale production of suppositories for rectal administration?
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