CMT Medication Administration Routes 2

Question 1

The sublingual route of medication administration involves placing the medication:

Accepted Answer

Under the tongue

Answer

Sublingual means 'under the tongue,' where the medication dissolves and is absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa.

Question 2

Which injection route has the slowest absorption rate?

Accepted Answer

Intradermal

Answer

Intradermal injections are placed in the dermis, which has limited blood supply, resulting in the slowest absorption.

Question 3

Transdermal medication patches work by:

Accepted Answer

Delivering medication through intact skin into systemic circulation over time

Answer

Transdermal patches deliver medication through the intact skin at a controlled rate for systemic absorption over hours or days.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Lower conjunctival sac

Answer

Eye drops are placed into the lower conjunctival sac (the pocket formed by gently pulling down the lower eyelid) to avoid direct corneal irritation.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

It provides immediate drug bioavailability and rapid onset

Answer

IV administration delivers medication directly into the bloodstream, providing 100% bioavailability and immediate onset of action.

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