Routes of Drug Administration and their Effects
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Which route of drug administration is the most specific for targeting a particular part of the brain?

  • Intravenous administration
  • Intraocular administration
  • Intracerebral administration (correct)
  • Intracerebroventricular administration
  • What is the main advantage of intracerebroventricular (ICV) administration over intracerebral administration?

  • It is less specific
  • It is easier (correct)
  • It is more specific
  • It is harder
  • What are ventricles in the brain?

  • Nerve fibers in the brain
  • Liquid-filled spaces in the brain (correct)
  • Spaces between brain cells
  • Blood vessels in the brain
  • Which route of administration is commonly used for administering vaccines and antibacterial shots?

    <p>IM injections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration allows a drug to bypass the stomach and enter the bloodstream directly?

    <p>Sublingual Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is extremely invasive and requires surgery to penetrate a specific brain area?

    <p>Intracerebral Administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is the fastest way to get a drug into the bloodstream?

    <p>Intravenous (IV) Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is absorbed by the liver, small intestines, and other abdominal organs?

    <p>Intraperitoneal (IP) Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is a life-saver in medical contexts when oral administration is not possible?

    <p>Intravenous (IV) Injection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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