CIVAS Flashcards
1
Q
Name 7 reasons why you would use the parenteral route
A
Nil by mouth patient Drug broken down by GI tract Drug is not absorbed GI tract not functioning First pass metabolism Local action Speed or duration of action
2
Q
Lacrimal fluid is iso-osmotic with what?
A
0.9% sodium chloride
3
Q
What should the volume be restricted to for subcutaneous/intramuscular/intra-articular administration?
A
<2mL
4
Q
What should be avoided in intrathecal administration?
A
antimicrobials, antioxidants, pyrogens and preservatives
