Med calculations workshop

Question 1

2 advantages of Parenteral administration when compared to oral route administration of meds?

Answer 1

2 advantages of Parenteral administration when compared to oral route administration of meds?

Answer:

• complete absorption
• faster absorption
• both b/c the meds bypass the digestive process & b/c meds are absorbed from tissue into bloodstream

Question 2

Parenteral routes are indicated when:

• oral rout is not available b/c of: [give example]
• when med would be destroyed by digestion: [give examples of med]

Answer 2

Parenteral routes are indicated when:

• oral rout is not available b/c of:
• pt has nausea
• pt unable to swallow
• pt unconscious
• when med would be destroyed by digestion: [give examples of med]
• insulin
• heparin