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NURS 251 (PHARMACOLOGY) MODULE
1|ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
oitments - correct-answer -soft, oily substance applied to the skin
transdermal patch - correct-answer -the drug is released and absorbed
through the skin into the bloodstream providing a continuous source of
the drug (usually over 24 hours)
oral administration - correct-answer -by way of the mouth and through
swallowing, onset 30-60 minutes
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parenteral (enteral) administration - correct-answer -route that does
NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual - correct-answer -tablet placed under the tongue, onset
several minutes, indicated for a rapid effect
rectal - correct-answer -route to be used when oral cannot be taken or
a local effect is needed, onset 15-30 minutes
subcutaneuous - correct-answer -just under the skin, for drugs that are
inactivated by the GI tract. onset several minutes
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intramuscular - correct-answer -inserted into the muscle. for drugs with
poor oral administration, high blood levels are needed, or rapid effect is
needed. onset several minutes.
intravenous - correct-answer -inserted directly into the vein primarily in
emergency situations or when administered via infusion. onset within 1
minute
intrathecal - correct-answer -injection into the spinal cavity, used for
local effects within the spine. onset within 1 minute
inhalation - correct-answer -for local effects within the lungs, onset
within 1 minute
NURS 251 (PHARMACOLOGY) MODULE
1|ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026
oitments - correct-answer -soft, oily substance applied to the skin
transdermal patch - correct-answer -the drug is released and absorbed
through the skin into the bloodstream providing a continuous source of
the drug (usually over 24 hours)
oral administration - correct-answer -by way of the mouth and through
swallowing, onset 30-60 minutes
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parenteral (enteral) administration - correct-answer -route that does
NOT involve the GI tract
sublingual - correct-answer -tablet placed under the tongue, onset
several minutes, indicated for a rapid effect
rectal - correct-answer -route to be used when oral cannot be taken or
a local effect is needed, onset 15-30 minutes
subcutaneuous - correct-answer -just under the skin, for drugs that are
inactivated by the GI tract. onset several minutes
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intramuscular - correct-answer -inserted into the muscle. for drugs with
poor oral administration, high blood levels are needed, or rapid effect is
needed. onset several minutes.
intravenous - correct-answer -inserted directly into the vein primarily in
emergency situations or when administered via infusion. onset within 1
minute
intrathecal - correct-answer -injection into the spinal cavity, used for
local effects within the spine. onset within 1 minute
inhalation - correct-answer -for local effects within the lungs, onset
within 1 minute
