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Lobcity

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Why is the intravenous route of drug administration route the most dangerous?
 
  a. If the needle clogs, the patient does not receive the drug.
  b. The intestinal tract does not detoxify these drugs.
  c. Drugs are immediately bioavailable.
  d. Drugs have extensive first pass loss.

Question 2

What precaution do you need to take when a patient is prescribed a drug that has a black box warning?
 
  a. Avoiding oral administration of this drug.
  b. Avoiding intravenous administration of this drug.
  c. Closely observing the patient for specific adverse reactions.
  d. Ensuring that the prescriber is present when the drug is given.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C


Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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