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Drug Administration
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- 1What are the 2 main routes of administration?1) Enteral (via gut)
2) Parenteral (avoiding gut) - 2What are the 3 routes of enteral administration?1) Oral
2) Sub-lingual
3) Rectal - 3What are the 9 routes of parenteral administration?1) Topical
2) Transdermal
3) Intradermal
4) Inhalation
5) Intranasal
6) Subcutaneous
7) Intramuscular
8) Intraocular
9) Intravenous - 4What are the 2 characteristics of subcutaneous administration?1) Slow onset
2) Longer duration of activity than IV + IM - 5What are the 2 characteristics of intramuscular administration?1) Relatively rapid onset
2) Longer duration of activity than IV - 6What are the 3 characteristics of intravenous administration?1) Rapid onset
2) Higher initial body levels
3) Shorter duration of activity - 7What is the most frequently used route?Oral
+ Convenient, economical
- Absorption, nausea, dysphagia - 8What are 3 main points to consider regarding medication in pregnancy?1) Risk to fetus before delivery
2) Risk to fetus during delivery
3) Drug transfer during breastfeeding - 9What are the 5 'Rights' of drug administration?1) Right individual
2) Right medication
3) Right dose
4) Right time
5) Right route
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- Medicines Management Flashcards on Drug Administration, created by Bryony Williams on 01/05/2018.
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