ATI LPN
ATI LPN Pharmacology Exam I Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse explains to a client that the drug administration of a medication is to be placed between the gum and jaw. By which route is the nurse administering this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Buccal. Buccal administration involves placing a medication between the cheek and gum, allowing it to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the oral mucosa. This route bypasses the gastrointestinal system, providing rapid drug absorption.
Topical (
A) administration involves applying medication onto the skin or mucous membranes. Oral (
B) administration involves swallowing the medication for absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Sublingual (
D) administration involves placing the medication under the tongue for absorption through the sublingual mucosa. The other choices are not applicable to the specific route described in the question.
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