Drug Administration Routes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the fastest route of drug administration?
A
Intravenous (IV) – direct to bloodstream.
2
Q
Why is oral administration the most common?
A
Easy & convenient, but some drugs get destroyed by stomach acid.
3
Q
Which drug route is used under the tongue?
A
Sublingual – absorbed by capillaries
4
Q
Which administration bypasses the stomach?
A
Intrarectal – avoids nausea.
5
Q
What route provides rapid effects via the lungs?
A
Inhalation – enters bloodstream quickly (e.g., nicotine, anesthetics).
