pharmatik Flashcards
1
Q
what are some ways drugs can be administered?
A
topically
locally
intravenus
intramuscular
2
Q
what is the intravenous injection?
A
rapid action
very useful in hospitals when people are ill
3
Q
what are disadvantages of intravenous injections?
A
produce more immediate adverse effects
care needed with speed of injection
possibility of injecting artery instead of vein
4
Q
what are some drug reactions?
A
overdosage
intolerance
side effects
5
Q
what is the clearance of drugs?
A
the rate which the active drug is removed from the body
