Drug Administration

Question 1

Buccal Route:

Answer 1

drug is placed between the cheek and either the upper or lower jaw, allow to dissolve.

Question 2

Sublingual:

Answer 2

drug is placed or sprayed under the tongue

Question 3

Subcutaneous:

Answer 3

SC

drug is placed into tissue between the skin and muscle. absorbed more slowly than IM

Question 4

Intramuscular:

Answer 4

IM

drug is placed into the muscle directly by way of injection

Question 5

intravenous:

Answer 5

IV

drug is administered directly into the blood stream

Question 6

intradermal:

Answer 6

ID

used to administer sensitivity test like the TST. slow absorption

Question 7

types of topical drugs?

Answer 7

• ointments
• creams
• sprays
• liquids
• suppositories

Question 8

Transdermal:

Answer 8

rapidly absorbed through the skin. impregnated patch placed on skin

Question 9

Inhalation:

Answer 9

medication is absorbed through the mucus membranes of the respiratory tract.