Answer this multiple choice questions on parenteral routes of drug administration

5 Sample Questions

Which of the following does not increase the duration of action of a drug when it given subcutaneously?

  • A. Rubbing the skin
  • B. Formulating as an oil
  • C. Formulating as a suspension
  • D. Adding adrenaline

When giving a drug intramuscularly:

  • A. Inject only in the gluteus muscle
  • B. Inject right under the dermis
  • C. Inject directly into the vein
  • D. Use either the gluteus or deltoid muscles

Drugs that are given intravenous are:

  • A. Oily suspensions
  • B. Aqueous solutions
  • C. Aqueous suspensions
  • D. Oily solutions

Which of the following would be the optimal route for drugs administration of drug has a very short duration of action less than 1 minute?

  • A. Intramuscularly
  • B. Subcutaneously
  • C. Infusion
  • D. IV bolus

Which of the following would be the optimal route for drug administration for a patient is very dehydrated and needs to be hydrated with 2 liters of normal saline.?

  • A. Intramuscularly
  • B. Subcutaneously
  • C. Infusion
  • D. IV bolus

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