Rectal Administration
Rectal Administration ( 5 Questions)
Which of the following statements about rectal drug administration is true?
Rectal drug administration delivers drugs directly to the rectum and lower colon, not specifically to the liver.
This statement may be true or false depending on the specific medication and condition being treated. Rectal drug administration can have a rapid onset of action for some conditions but may have a slower onset of action compared to oral administration for others.
Rectal drug administration delivers drugs directly to the rectum and lower colon, allowing for high local drug concentrations and reducing systemic side effects.
Rectal drug administration is non-invasive.
Rectal drug administration delivers drugs directly to the rectum and lower colon, allowing for high local drug concentrations and reducing systemic side effects.
a. This statement is false because rectal drug administration delivers drugs directly to the rectum and lower colon, not specifically to the liver.
b. This statement may be true or false depending on the specific medication and condition being treated. Rectal drug administration can have a rapid onset of action for some conditions but may have a slower onset of action compared to oral administration for others.
d. This statement is false because rectal drug administration is non-invasive.