Routes of administration

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This route of administration is convenient for the patient.
Oral
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One side-effect of this route is a negative effect on the skin.
Topical
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Topical drugs can be poorly........minimising the risk of overdose.
absorbed
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This form of administration is long acting.
Transdermal
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For this form of administration you have to be trained.
Rectal
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Rectal administration is useful for patients who are unable to........ or are vomiting.
swallow
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This route is difficult to ensure the drug reaches the site of action.
Inhalation
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An example of an inhalation drug is......
GTN
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Intravenous, Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, Intrathecal and Epidural are all examples of .......... route.
Parenteral
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parenteral routes bypass the liver and ..........?
Stomach
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A patient controlled analgesia is a ..............
syringedriver
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One side-effect of this route is a negative effect on the skin.

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Topical

Card 3

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Topical drugs can be poorly........minimising the risk of overdose.

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Card 4

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This form of administration is long acting.

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Card 5

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For this form of administration you have to be trained.

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