Routes of Drug Administration Quiz
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What is the advantage of oral drug administration?

  • Overdose can be managed with antidotes (correct)
  • Can't be easily absorbed
  • Only suitable for emergency situations
  • Difficult to self-administer
  • Which route allows direct absorption into the bloodstream?

  • Oral route
  • Buccal route
  • Parenteral route
  • Sublingual route (correct)
  • What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated preparations?

  • Long-term treatment
  • Protection against stomach acid (correct)
  • Direct absorption into the bloodstream
  • Rapid onset of action
  • Which route is NOT commonly used for drug administration?

    <p>Intramuscular route (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of extended-release formulations?

    <p>Prolonged drug release over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route bypasses the first-pass metabolism by the liver?

    <p>Intravenous route (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do buccal preparations facilitate drug absorption?

    <p>Through direct absorption into the bloodstream (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of sublingual drug administration?

    <p>Bypassing first-pass metabolism by liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are enteric-coated preparations used for certain drugs?

    <p>To prevent degradation in stomach acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what scenario would an extended-release preparation be preferred over an immediate-release formulation?

    <p>For sustained therapeutic effect and less frequent dosing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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