10 Questions
What are the advantages of the oral route of drug administration?
Convenient for repeated and prolonged use, widely used route of administration, retreat is possible, painless, self-medication possible
How does the sublingual route of drug administration work?
The drug is kept under the tongue and gets absorbed through the buccal mucous membrane and enters systemic circulation
What are the disadvantages of the oral route of drug administration?
Not suitable for unconscious patients, patients with vomiting and diarrhea, uncooperative patients, drugs destroyed by digestive juices, unpalatable and irritant drugs, slow onset of action in emergency cases
What is an example of a drug that can be administered through the sublingual route?
Nitroglycerin for acute angina
What are some points to consider when describing the advantages and disadvantages of different routes of drug administration?
Ease of drug administration, volume of drug administered, economy, onset of action, condition of patient, retreat possibility, type of dosage form, first-pass effect
What are the advantages of the oral route of drug administration?
Convenient for repeated and prolonged use, widely used route of administration, retreat is possible, painless, self-medication possible
What are the disadvantages of the oral route of drug administration?
Not suitable for unconscious patients, patients with vomiting and diarrhea, uncooperative patients, drugs destroyed by digestive juices, unpalatable and irritant drugs, slow onset of action in emergency cases
How does the sublingual route of drug administration work?
The drug is kept under the tongue and gets absorbed through the buccal mucous membrane and enters systemic circulation
What is an important point to consider in drug administration?
The condition of the patient
What is the first-pass effect?
The metabolism of a drug before it reaches systemic circulation
Test your knowledge on the different routes of drug administration with this quiz. Explore the advantages and disadvantages of enteral, parenteral, and local routes, considering factors such as ease of administration, volume of drug, economy, onset of action, patient condition, retreat possibility, type of dosage form, and first pass effect.
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