Question

1 multiple answer 1 point in what scenario might the rectal route of administration be used instead of the oral route? (select two answers.) ☐ if the patient is allergic to the drug. ☐ if the patient is overweight. ☐ if the patient is vomiting. ☐ if the patient is an infant. 2 multiple choice 1 point albuterol is a small molecule drug used to relax the muscles in the airways and increase airflow to the lungs, and can be used to treat patients with asthma. if a patient is suffering from an acute asthma attack, and is struggling to breathe, a fast onset of action of albuterol is required. which route of administration would be most appropriate to allow the drug to reach its target the fastest? ⚪ intramuscular ⚪ intravenous ⚪ intrathecal ⚪ inhalation

Explanation:

Question 1 (Multiple Answer)

• For "If the patient is allergic to the drug": Allergies relate to drug reactions, not route choice due to oral issues. Eliminate.
• For "If the patient is overweight": Weight doesn't directly affect oral vs rectal administration. Eliminate.
• For "If the patient is vomiting": Vomiting prevents oral drug absorption, so rectal (bypasses GI tract) is used. Correct.
• For "If the patient is an infant": Infants may have difficulty with oral administration, and rectal can be more feasible (e.g., for certain medications). Correct.

• Intramuscular: Drug is absorbed into blood from muscle, but slower than routes that target airways directly.
• Intravenous: Drug enters blood immediately, but albuterol targets airways. Intravenous is not the most direct for airway muscles.
• Intrathecal: Administered into spinal canal, not relevant for airway treatment.
• Inhalation: Albuterol is inhaled, so it directly reaches the airways/lungs, acting on the target muscles (airway smooth muscles) fastest, as it bypasses systemic circulation and goes straight to the site of action.

Answer:

C. If the patient is vomiting, D. If the patient is an infant

Question 2 (Multiple Choice)