Route Of Drug Administration Flashcards
What is the primary route of drug administration that involves delivering medication directly into the bloodstream?
Intravenous (IV) administration
True or False: Oral administration is the fastest route of drug administration.
False
Fill in the blank: The route of drug administration that involves inhaling medication is called _______.
inhalation
Which route of administration involves placing a drug under the tongue for absorption?
Sublingual administration
What is the term for administering drugs through the skin using patches?
Transdermal administration
True or False: Rectal administration is often used for patients who are vomiting.
True
What is the primary advantage of intravenous (IV) drug administration?
Rapid onset of action
Which route of administration is commonly used for vaccines?
Intramuscular (IM) administration
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a parenteral route of drug administration? A) Intravenous B) Oral C) Subcutaneous D) Intramuscular
B) Oral
Fill in the blank: The _______ route of drug administration allows for the drug to be absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.
buccal
What is the main disadvantage of oral drug administration?
First-pass metabolism
True or False: Intranasal administration can provide rapid absorption of drugs.
True
What is the primary purpose of using the subcutaneous route of administration?
To deliver drugs slowly over time
Which route of drug administration is often used for local effects, such as in the treatment of skin conditions?
Topical administration
Multiple Choice: Which of the following routes provides the longest duration of action? A) Intravenous B) Oral C) Transdermal D) Sublingual
C) Transdermal
What is the term for the delivery of medication directly into the spinal canal?
Epidural administration
Fill in the blank: The _______ route is often preferred for patients who cannot swallow medications.
rectal
True or False: Inhalation is an effective route for delivering drugs that act on the respiratory system.
True
What is the typical onset time for subcutaneous drug administration?
30 minutes to 1 hour
Which route of drug administration is characterized by the highest bioavailability?
Intravenous (IV) administration
Multiple Choice: Which route involves delivering medication directly into the muscle? A) Subcutaneous B) Intravenous C) Intramuscular D) Oral
C) Intramuscular
What is the main benefit of using inhalation as a route of drug administration?
Rapid absorption into the bloodstream
Fill in the blank: The _______ route of administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract.
parenteral
True or False: Drugs administered via the oral route are typically absorbed faster than those given intravenously.
False