Routes of Administration

Which of the following is a common route of drug administration?

• Oral

• Topical

• Intravenous

• All of the above

What should be considered when prescribing drugs to pregnant women?

• Dosage adjustments

• Drug choice

• Potential effects on the fetus

• All of the above

Which part is typically not found on a prescription?

• Patient's name

• Doctor's signature

• Prescription expiration date

• Patient's favorite color

Which of the following is not a common abbreviation used in pharmacology?

• PRN (as needed)

• QD (every day)

• BID (twice a day)

• XYZ (not a real abbreviation)

What is the route of administration for drugs that involves taking them by mouth and swallowing?

• Intravenous

• Subcutaneous

• Oral

• Inhalation

Which of the following forms can oral medications take?

• Creams and ointments

• Pills, capsules, tablets, extended-release tablets, liquid medications

• Inhalers and nebulizers

• Patches and gels

What does the term "parenteral" refer to in drug administration?

• Medications taken orally

• Medications applied topically

• Medications given outside the digestive tract, such as injections

• Medications inhaled through the nose or mouth

What is typically required for parenteral administration of medication?

• Dissolving a tablet in water

• Puncturing the skin with a needle attached to a syringe

• Swallowing a capsule

• Applying a cream to the skin

What is the method of drug administration that involves injection into a joint, such as the knee, ankle, or toes?

• Intravenous

• Intrathecal

• Intraarticular

• Intramuscular

Which method of drug administration is commonly used for skin testing for allergies and tuberculosis?

• Intramuscular

• Intradermal

• Subcutaneous

• Intravenous