A patient is in severe pain. Which route of administration would produce the most rapid relief?
A. Oral
B. Intramuscular
C. Intravenous
D. Transdermal
Question 2
An elderly man with hypocalcemia asks the nurse why the physician changed his loop diuretic medication to a thiazide diuretic medication that would do the same thing for the edema in his legs. What is the best response to this question?
1. Changing this medication keeps you from becoming addicted.
2. The thiazide medication will help your bones.
3. You have to ask the physician about your medication.
4. The thiazide medication will improve your blood count.