Routes of Drug Administration Quiz
10 Questions
2 Views
3.5 Stars

Routes of Drug Administration Quiz

Created by
@SmarterActinium

Questions and Answers

What is the advantage of oral drug administration?

Overdose can be managed with antidotes

Which route allows direct absorption into the bloodstream?

Sublingual route

What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated preparations?

Protection against stomach acid

Which route is NOT commonly used for drug administration?

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

What is a characteristic of extended-release formulations?

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

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

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

How do buccal preparations facilitate drug absorption?

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

What is a key feature of sublingual drug administration?

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

Why are enteric-coated preparations used for certain drugs?

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

More Quizzes Like This

Drug Administration and Grapefruit Juice
10 questions
Drug Administration Routes Quiz
16 questions

Drug Administration Routes Quiz

ProminentPrairieDog54 avatar
ProminentPrairieDog54
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser