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What is the advantage of using suppositories for medication administration in infants?
What is the advantage of using suppositories for medication administration in infants?
- They have a longer duration of action
- They are easier to swallow than oral medications
- They help with unconsciousness
- They simplify or eliminate the problem of infant medication (correct)
Which body orifices are suppositories intended for insertion into?
Which body orifices are suppositories intended for insertion into?
- Mouth and nose
- Ears and eyes
- Armpits and groin
- Anus and vagina (correct)
What type of preparation are suppositories classified as?
What type of preparation are suppositories classified as?
- Liquid preparation
- Gas preparation
- Semi-solid preparation (correct)
- Solid preparation
Why are suppositories useful when the stomach is not the ideal position?
Why are suppositories useful when the stomach is not the ideal position?
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What is the advantage of using suppositories for medication administration?
What is the advantage of using suppositories for medication administration?
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Suppositories in Medication Administration
- Suppositories are advantageous in infants as they bypass the first-pass effect, allowing for avoidence of liver metabolism and increased bioavailability of the drug.
- Suppositories are intended for insertion into the rectum or vagina.
Classification of Suppositories
- Suppositories are classified as a type of solid dosage form.
Benefits of Suppositories
- Suppositories are useful when the stomach is not an ideal position for medication administration, such as in cases of nausea, vomiting, or gastrointestinal disorders.
- The advantage of using suppositories for medication administration is that they provide a rapid and efficient absorption of the drug into the bloodstream, bypassing the gastrointestinal system.
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