Question: A patient receives an intravenous injections. This is an example of what type of drug administration?

Answer: Parenteral

Question: Parenteral medications are absorbed:

Answer: Directly into the bloodstream

Question: All parental dosages forms must be

Answer: Free of pathogens

Question: An IV medication is injected into the

Answer: Vein

Question: Injecting a suspension intravenously can lead to

Answer: An undissolved particle getting stuck in a small blood vessel or lung

Question: D5W is an example of an

Answer: Isotonic solution

Question: Which medication can be given intramusculary?

Answer: Medroxyprogesterone

Question: Medications that are injected into the buttocks or deltoid are referred to as

Answer: Intramuscular injections

Question: You fill an order for a 5/16 inch needle. The prescription is likely an order for

Answer: insulin

Question: An 18-gauge needle is

Answer: Fatter than a 22 gauge needle