CMT Medication Administration Routes 2

Question 1

The sublingual route of medication administration involves placing the medication:

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Under the tongue

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Between the cheek and gum

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In the ear canal

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On the skin surface

Question 2

Which injection route has the slowest absorption rate?

Accepted Answer

Intradermal

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Intravenous

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Intramuscular

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Subcutaneous

Question 3

Transdermal medication patches work by:

Accepted Answer

Delivering medication through intact skin into systemic circulation over time

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Injecting medication through the skin with microneedles

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Numbing only the skin surface

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Absorbing toxins from the skin

Question 4

When administering eye drops, the medication should be instilled into the:

Accepted Answer

Lower conjunctival sac

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Center of the cornea

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Upper eyelid

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Inner canthus

Question 5

The intravenous (IV) route is preferred in emergencies because:

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It provides immediate drug bioavailability and rapid onset

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It is the easiest to administer

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It requires the smallest needle

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It causes the least pain

Question 6

Rectal medication administration is appropriate when a patient:

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Is vomiting and unable to take oral medications

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Has an IV line available

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Prefers this route over oral

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Has a rectal infection