The reason for using the parenteral route to administer medications includes:
1. Parenteral medications have a longer duration of action than an oral medication
2. It is the least expensive method
3. It is easier to measure an accurate dose
4. The parenteral route allows more rapid absorption than the oral route
1. Parenteral medications have a longer duration of action than an oral medication
2. It is the least expensive method
3. It is easier to measure an accurate dose
4. The parenteral route allows more rapid absorption than the oral route
Correct Answer – Option 4 : The parenteral route allows more rapid absorption than the oral route
Explanation
Importance of Parenteral route
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