Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
Which method are for administering drugs by parenteral routes? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D,E
Rationale
The correct answers for administering drugs by parenteral routes are Subcutaneous (A), Intramuscular (B), Intradermal (D), and Intravenous (E). Subcutaneous involves injecting into the fatty layer beneath the skin, ensuring slow absorption. Intramuscular delivers medication into a muscle for faster absorption. Intradermal is used for allergy testing or small injections into the dermis. Intravenous delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream for immediate effect. Nasogastric tube (C) administers drugs through the nose into the stomach, bypassing the parenteral route.