Parental and IM Route

In the parenteral route of administration, the medication is given in the form of?

• Pill
• Ointment
• Injection
• None of the above

Which of the following can be used to administer the drug in the parenteral route of drug administration?

• Intestine
• Veins
• Mouth
• Stomach

What does the word parenteral mean?

• Taken orally
• Taken with supervision
• Taken without passing through the digestive system
• Taken rectally

The term parenteral is made up of two words — par meaning beyond and enteral meaning

• Hand
• Intestine
• Brain
• Heart

Name the route through which injection is applied in the form of solution and suspension into the body at the various site and to varying depths using a needle.

• Parenteral
• Oral
• Rectal
• Local

What are the advantages of using the Parenteral route for the administration of medicines?

• Drug action is faster
• Medicines can be given in unconscious,
• uncooperative or vomiting patient.
• Liver is bypassed
• All of the above

The factors like illness, organ function digestion have an increased/high impact on medication given through the parenteral route?

• True
• False

In which of the following conditions does the Parenteral route is used for medication?

• Drug that cannot withstand the stomach acid
• Drug that cannot be absorbed efficiently
• Drug that is too irritating to body when administered through other routes
• All of the above

What are the disadvantages of using the Parenteral route for drug administration?

• Preparation has to be sterilized and is costlier
• This is an invasive and painful technique
• Both A and B
• Drug action is faster and surer
• All of the above

Why it is extremely important to prepare injectable (Parenteral) medications using sterile techniques and avoid contamination?

• The medication is injected directly into your stream body and is absorbed quickly by the blood stream.
• The stomach acid will probably kill any dangerous bacteria before the medication is absorbed.
• Washing your hands prevents the spread of contaminants and bacteria.
• The skin is a barrier the protects the body from dangerous microorganisms.