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WhattoUnderstand

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Which medication route provides the most rapid onset of a medication but also poses the greatest risk of adverse effects?
 
  a. Intradermal
  b. Subcutaneous (subcut)
  c. Intramuscular (IM)
  d. Intravenous (IV)

Question 2

Which is known as the fifth vital sign?
 
  a. Temperature
  b. Respirations
  c. Pain
  d. Pulse


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Jadwiga9

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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
IV medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream and avoid the first pass effect of the liver. Intradermal, subcut, and IM administration have a slower absorption rate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Pain is known as the fifth vital sign.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Thank you!


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Reply #3 on: Jul 24, 2018
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