8.3 Drug Administration Flashcards
1
Q
How can oral medications be administered?
A
- NG tube
- Buccal (cheek)
- Sublingual (under tongue)
2
Q
What are the parenteral drug routes?
A
- SC
- IM
- IV
- Intradermal
3
Q
Which route of drug administration occurs almost immediately?
A
IV
4
Q
Which route of drug administration is used to administer sensitivity tests?
A
Intradermal
5
Q
Drug administration routes using skin and mucus membranes?
A
- topical
- transdermal
- inhalation
6
Q
Which drug administration route has systemic effects?
A
Transdermal
7
Q
Which drug administration route has a local effect on the lungs?
A
Inhalation
