Lesson 3

Question 1

Involves the application of a drug directly onto the skin or mucous membrane.

Answer 1

Topical Route

Question 2

The drug is diffused through the skin or membrane and absorbed into the bloodstream

Answer 2

Topical Route

Question 3

Topical medications may be applied in the form of a lotion, tincture, ointment or cream, foam, spray, gel, wet dressing, tampon, bath, or soak.

Answer 3

Topical Route

Question 4

Convenient and safe method of giving drugs when the oral method is unsuitable, as when the patient is a small child or is unconscious.

Answer 4

Rectal Route

Question 5

Avoids irritation of the upper GI tract and may promote higher bloodstream drug titers because venous blood from the lower part of the rectum does not traverse the liver.

Answer 5

Rectal Route

Question 6

Larger doses can be given by IM injection (up to 5 ml) than by SC injection.

Answer 6

Intramuscular Method

Question 7

Needles from 1 to 1 1/2 inches in length are Common.

Answer 7

Intramuscular Method

Question 8

Usual gauge is 21 to 23

Answer 8

Intramuscular Method

Question 9

Gluteal muscles are preferred because of fewer nerve endings and less discomfort.

Answer 9

Intramuscular Method

Question 10

to inhibit growth and development of microorganisms (e.g., Betadine, Bactroban)

Answer 10

Antiseptic or Bacteria

Question 11

Performed by placing the drug under the tongue for dissolution and absorption.

Answer 11

Sublingual

Question 12

A tablet is held in the mouth in the pocket between gums and cheek for local dissolution and absorption.

Answer 12

Buccal

Question 13

Administered by injection.

Answer 13

Parental Route

Question 14

4 most common methods

INTRADERMAL

SUBCUTANEOUS

INTRAMUSCULAR

INTRAVENOUS

Answer 14

INTRADERMAL

SUBCUTANEOUS

INTRAMUSCULAR

INTRAVENOUS