8.3 Drug Administration Flashcards
1
Q
Which route is the most frequently used?
A
oral
rarely causes physical discomfort
2
Q
buccal route
A
between the cheek and jaw
3
Q
sublingual route
A
sprayed under the tongue
4
Q
subcutaneous
A
injection into the tissues between the skin and the muscle
more slowly than IM
5
Q
intramuscular
A
medication directly into the muscle
rapidly absorbed
6
Q
intravenous
A
directly into the blood via needle
almost immediate
7
Q
intradermal
A
ID
sensitivity test, TST
15 degree angle between first and second layers of skin, slow absorption
8
Q
topical
A
applied directly to the skin
9
Q
transdermal
A
small patch on skin
absorbed from the skin and have systemic effects
10
Q
inhalation
A
droplets, vapors and gas are administered through the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract
