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A drug administered by the enteral route is one given by any route other than the digestive tract. |
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Drugs are introduced into the body during the pharmacodynamic phase. |
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Of the three physical compositions of drugs, gaseous drugs generally produce the fastest onset of action. |
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True or False
Sublingual and rectal administration are two examples in which drugs bypass destructive enzymes of the liver. |
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True or False
Medications delivered by the oral route generally have a faster onset of action than those delivered by the IM route. |
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The deepest type of injection made into the skin is called an intradermal injection. |
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Drugs applied to the nasal membranes, eyes, ears, or reproductive openings are considered to be topical medications. |
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True or False
Transmucosal drugs are generally those delivered to the upper and lower respiratory tract and reproductive openings. |
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| The _____________ route means the nurse will administer the drug to the patient by mouth, under the tongue, or into the rectum. |
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| When the nurse places a drug directly onto the skin or associated membranes, this is referred to as the ________ route. |
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| The __________ phase of drug delivery involves four processes in the body: absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. |
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| __________ and _______ are two physical properties of a liquid drug that influence its movement throughout the body. |
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| Drugs swallowed, chewed, or slowly dissolved in the mouth are referred to as _________ medications. |
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| ____________ administration involves placing drugs under the tongue. |
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| _____________ and ________ are examples of rectal administration methods. |
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| The most common parenteral method of drug delivery is the _______________ route |
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| Drugs are injected directly into the muscle in the __________ route. |
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| A(n) ___________ injection is made directly into the spinal subarachonoid space; a(n) __________ injection is made into the space overlying the dura mater. |
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| One popular method for delivering drugs across the skin at a slow, steady rate is the ___________ patch. |
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| ____________ drug delivery methods are useful in treating respiratory and reproductive ailments. |
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Match Enteral or Parenteral or Topical
Rectal
Intravenous (IV)
Intramuscular (IM)
Oral (PO)
Transmucosal
Subcutaneous (SC or SQ)
Transdermal
Sublingual |
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Rectal = Enteral
Intravenous (IV) = Parenteral
Intramuscular (IM) = Parenteral
Oral (PO) = Enteral
Transmucosal = Topical
Subcutaneous (SC or SQ) = Parenteral
Transdermal = Topical
Sublingual = Enteral |
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Match Solids or Liquids/Liquid Mixtures or Gases
Inhalants
Suppositories
Lozenges
Drops
Creams
Aerolsols
Capsules
Ointments
Tablets |
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Inhalants = Gases
Suppositories = Solids
Lozenges = Solids
Drops = Liquids and liquid mixtures
Creams = Liquids and liquid mixtures
Aerolsols = Gases
Capsules = Solids
Ointments = Liquid and liquid mixtures
Tablets = Solids |
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