Medication Administration Routes Flashcards
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The sublingual route of medication administration involves placing the medication:
Answer: Under the tongue
Sublingual means 'under the tongue,' where the medication dissolves and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa.
Which injection route has the slowest absorption rate?
Answer: Intradermal
Intradermal injections are placed in the dermis, which has limited blood supply, resulting in the slowest absorption.
Transdermal medication patches work by:
Answer: Delivering medication through intact skin into systemic circulation over time
Transdermal patches deliver medication through the intact skin at a controlled rate for systemic absorption over hours or days.
When administering eye drops, the medication should be instilled into the:
Answer: Lower conjunctival sac
Eye drops are placed into the lower conjunctival sac (the pocket formed by gently pulling down the lower eyelid) to avoid direct corneal irritation.
The intravenous (IV) route is preferred in emergencies because:
Answer: It provides immediate drug bioavailability and rapid onset
IV administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, providing 100% bioavailability and immediate onset of action.
Rectal medication administration is appropriate when a patient:
Answer: Is vomiting and unable to take oral medications
The rectal route is used when oral administration is not possible due to nausea, vomiting, unconsciousness, or NPO status.