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Why is parenteral administration suitable for certain drugs?
Why is parenteral administration suitable for certain drugs?
- Because they have a long half-life.
- Because they are only available in oily solutions.
- Because they have a slower absorption rate.
- Because they are ineffective by other routes. (correct)
What is a disadvantage of intravenous administration?
What is a disadvantage of intravenous administration?
- It permits a rapid effect.
- It is not suitable for drugs in oily vehicles. (correct)
- It is suitable for all types of drugs.
- It is always a slow process.
When is intramuscular administration suitable?
When is intramuscular administration suitable?
- For aqueous and oily solutions and suspensions of insoluble drugs. (correct)
- For only oily solutions.
- For all types of drugs.
- For only aqueous solutions.
What is the purpose of adding a vasoconstrictor agent to a drug injected subcutaneously?
What is the purpose of adding a vasoconstrictor agent to a drug injected subcutaneously?
What happens when a drug is injected in solution in oil or suspended in water or in oil through intramuscular administration?
What happens when a drug is injected in solution in oil or suspended in water or in oil through intramuscular administration?
What is a characteristic of intravenous administration?
What is a characteristic of intravenous administration?
What is the primary advantage of the inhalation route of drug administration?
What is the primary advantage of the inhalation route of drug administration?
Why is subcutaneous administration suitable for certain drugs?
Why is subcutaneous administration suitable for certain drugs?
Why are drugs sometimes injected directly into the spinal subarachnoid space?
Why are drugs sometimes injected directly into the spinal subarachnoid space?
What is the primary purpose of intracardiac injection?
What is the primary purpose of intracardiac injection?
What is the purpose of intra-articular injection?
What is the purpose of intra-articular injection?
What is the purpose of intraperitoneal injection?
What is the purpose of intraperitoneal injection?
What is a disadvantage of oral administration of drugs?
What is a disadvantage of oral administration of drugs?
What is a characteristic of drugs administered sublingually?
What is a characteristic of drugs administered sublingually?
Why is oral administration considered the safest and most convenient route?
Why is oral administration considered the safest and most convenient route?
What is a benefit of rectal administration of drugs?
What is a benefit of rectal administration of drugs?
Why are some drugs not suitable for oral administration?
Why are some drugs not suitable for oral administration?
What is an advantage of sublingual administration of drugs?
What is an advantage of sublingual administration of drugs?
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