Methods of DRUG ADMINISTRATION

Question 1

given by mouth

Answer 1

ORAL

takes 30-60 minutes of absorption

Question 2

given by injection from needle, syringe can be through IV tubing

Answer 2

PARENTERAL ADMINISTRATION

Question 3

injected beneath the skin in the subcutaneous layer the OUTER SURFACE of the arm

Answer 3

SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION

Question 4

injected WITHIN the layers of the skin, used to detect TB

Answer 4

INTRA-DERMAL INJECTION

Question 5

injected into MUSCLE, arm or buttock

Answer 5

INTRA-MUSCULAR INJECTION

Question 6

injected DIRECTLY into a VEIN

Answer 6

INTRA-VENOUS INJECTION

Question 7

injected for use of SPINAL ANESTHESIA

Answer 7

INTRA-THECAL INJECTION

Question 8

injected into the BODY CAVITY

Answer 8

INTRA-CAVITARY INJECTION

Question 9

injected into the HEART

Answer 9

INTRA-CARDIAC INJECTION

Question 10

injected into a JOINT

Answer 10

INTRA-CAPSULAR/ARTICULAR INJECTION

Question 11

a tablet is placed under the tongue

Answer 11

SUB-LINGUAL ADMINISTRATION

Question 12

administered through enemas if patient cannot swallow

Answer 12

RECTAL ADMINISTRATION

Question 13

liquid drug inhaled as find droplets

Answer 13

INHALATION ADMINISTRATION

Question 14

cream or ointment for external use

Answer 14

DERMAL APPLICATION

Question 15

drugs in the form of sterile liquids are applied by drops

Answer 15

MUCOSAL MEM-BRANE APPLICATION