Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The intravenous route is potentially the most dangerous route of drug administration because:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The bioavailability of the injected medication is 100% and might lead to toxicity. An IV infiltration can cause serious problems with tissue necrosis, but this is not life threatening. Expensive and time consuming do not equate with dangerous. Not all clients experience more side effects with IV administration.