Medication Administration

Why is it crucial to understand the different routes medications may be administered?

• To ensure safe and effective delivery of medications.

• To reduce the cost of medications.

• To increase the speed of medication development.

• To simplify medical procedures.

What is the most common route of medication administration?

• Intravenous

• Oral

• Topical

• Inhalation

Which of the following is NOT an example of a form in which oral medications are commonly taken?

• Tablets

• Capsules

• Inhalers

• Liquids

Which of the following is an advantage of the oral route of medication administration?

• Slow absorption

• Affected by gastrointestinal factors like digestion

• Convenient

• Requires complex equipment

What is a disadvantage of the oral route of medication administration?

• Comfortable to patients

• Easy to administer

• Slow absorption

• High bioavailability

Where are sublingual medications placed for absorption?

• Between the cheek and gum

• Under the tongue

• On top of the tongue

• Swallowed and absorbed in the stomach

Which of the following is an example of a sublingual medication?

• Aspirin

• Fentanyl

• Nitroglycerin

• Ibuprofen

What is one of the advantages of sublingual and buccal routes of medication administration?

• Slow absorption

• Requires first-pass metabolism

• Rapid absorption due to rich blood supply

• Suitable for all medications

Why are sublingual and buccal routes used to administer medication?

• To ensure the medication passes through the digestive system

• To bypass first-pass metabolism

• To slow down the absorption of the medication

• To increase the risk of irritation

What is the route of administration for medications that are delivered through the respiratory system?

• Oral route

• Topical route

• Inhalation route

• Intravenous route