ROUTES OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION Flashcards
1
Q
- most convenient
- least expensive
- safe - does not break skin barrier
A
oral
2
Q
- same as oral plus with local effect
- readily absorbed in the bloodstream
- greater potensy
A
sublingual
3
Q
if sublingual drug is swallowed what could happen?
A
become inactivated by gastric juices
4
Q
- drugs for skin / dermatologic preparations
- Can rapidly enter the body through abrasions & cause systemic effects
A
topical
5
Q
drug administration for body cavities or opening such as eye, ears, nose, rectum, or vagina
A
instillations or irrigations
6
Q
- route of drug for respiratory tract
- rapid localized relief
- can be administered to unconscious client
A
inhalation
7
Q
- Can be used when drug has objectionable taste or odor
- Released at slow, steady rate
- Provides local therapeutic effect
A
rectal
8
Q
- Prolonged systemic effect
- Few S/E
- Avoids GI absorption problems
A
transdermal
9
Q
- administration of drugs other than through the alimentary or respiratory tract
- administration of drugs requiring the use of needle
A
parenteral drug administration
10
Q
4 most common parenteral drug administration
A
- intradermal
- subcutaneous
- intramuscular
- intravenous
