Routes of Drug Administration
Learning Objective
I can describe different routes of drug administration and how they affect absorption.
Key Concepts
The six rights of drug administration are: right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, right time, and right documentation.
The three main routes of drug administration are enteral, topical, and parenteral.
The enteral route involves drugs administered orally or through tubes to the stomach, while the topical route involves application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are the six rights of drug administration? Briefly explain why they are important.
2. Describe the key difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis, as discussed in the video.
3. List the three main routes of drug administration discussed in the video.
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Educational Video
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