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What is the most common and easiest route to administer drugs?
What is the most common and easiest route to administer drugs?
- Intramuscular injection
- Intravenous injection
- Inhalation route
- Oral administration (correct)
Which route of drug administration is suitable for unconscious patients?
Which route of drug administration is suitable for unconscious patients?
- Oral administration
- Intramuscular injection
- Intravenous injection (correct)
- Subcutaneous injection
Which injection route is used for non-irritating drugs but is also painful?
Which injection route is used for non-irritating drugs but is also painful?
- Subcutaneous injection
- Intradermal injection
- Intra-articular injection
- Intramuscular injection (correct)
What is the main disadvantage of the intravenous (i.v) injection route?
What is the main disadvantage of the intravenous (i.v) injection route?
Which route of drug administration has both systemic and local effects, such as anesthetics and bronchodilators?
Which route of drug administration has both systemic and local effects, such as anesthetics and bronchodilators?
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Oral drug administration
Oral drug administration
Taking drugs through the mouth
IV injection
IV injection
Drug administration directly into a vein
Unconscious patient drug route
Unconscious patient drug route
Intravenous injection is ideal for unconscious patients.
Intramuscular injection
Intramuscular injection
Drug administration into a muscle.
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IV injection disadvantage
IV injection disadvantage
Requires sterile technique and trained personnel.
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Inhalation route
Inhalation route
Drug administration through the lungs.
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Drug administration for unconscious
Drug administration for unconscious
Intravenous injection is a common method for unconscious patients.
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Local effects of inhalation
Local effects of inhalation
Drugs can impact respiratory system.
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Painful injection route
Painful injection route
Intramuscular injection, due to muscle tissue.
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Main oral drug route
Main oral drug route
Swallowing pills, liquids, or other forms.
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Routes of Drug Administration
- The most common and easiest route to administer drugs is the oral route.
Injection Routes
- The intravenous (i.v) route is suitable for unconscious patients.
- The subcutaneous route is used for non-irritating drugs but is also painful.
- The main disadvantage of the intravenous (i.v) injection route is that it can cause phlebitis, infection, and embolism.
Local and Systemic Effects
- The topical route of drug administration has both systemic and local effects, such as anesthetics and bronchodilators.
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