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Sublingual and Buccal Administration

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Question 1:

Which of the following is an advantage of sublingual and buccal drug administration?

A. It has a rapid onset of action B. It is convenient and easy to use C. It bypasses first-pass metabolism D. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Choice B:

Choice C:

Choice D:

Sublingual and buccal drug administration has a rapid onset of action because drugs are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue or in the cheek. This route of administration is convenient and easy to use because it does not require any special equipment or training and can be self-administered by patients. Sublingual and buccal drug administration also bypass first-pass metabolism because drugs are absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the liver.

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Question 2:

Which of the following drugs is commonly administered sublingually?

A. Nitroglycerin B. Furosemide C. Metoprolol D. Simvastatin

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Is commonly administered sublingually for the treatment of angina pectoris. This route of administration allows for rapid absorption and onset of action.

Choice B:

Is commonly administered orally or intravenously, not sublingually.

Choice C:

Is commonly administered orally, not sublingually.

Choice D:

Is commonly administered orally, not sublingually.

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Question 3:

Which of the following is a disadvantage of sublingual and buccal drug administration?

A. It has a slow onset of action B. It is inconvenient and difficult to use C. It has a limited surface area for drug absorption D. It undergoes first-pass metabolism

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Sublingual and buccal drug administration have a rapid, not slow, onset of action.

Choice B:

Sublingual and buccal drug administration is convenient and easy to use, not inconvenient and difficult to use.

Choice C:

Sublingual and buccal drug administration has a limited surface area for drug absorption, which can limit the amount of drug that can be absorbed and may affect the effectiveness of the drug.

Choice D:

Sublingual and buccal drug administration bypass first-pass metabolism, they do not undergo it.

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Question 4:

Which of the following statements about sublingual and buccal drug administration is true?

A. Drugs administered sublingually or buccally are swallowed and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract B. Drugs administered sublingually or buccally are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue or in the cheek C. Sublingual and buccal drug administration has a slower onset of action compared to oral administration D. Sublingual and buccal drug administration is more invasive than other routes of administration

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

This statement is false because drugs administered sublingually or buccally are not swallowed and absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract.

Choice B:

Drugs administered sublingually or buccally are absorbed directly into the bloodstream through the mucous membranes under the tongue or in the cheek, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism.

Choice C:

This statement is false because sublingual and buccal drug administration has a faster onset of action compared to oral administration.

Choice D:

This statement is false because sublingual and buccal drug administration are non-invasive routes of administration.

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Question 5:

Which of the following drugs should not be administered sublingually or buccally?

A. Drugs that are poorly soluble in water B. Drugs that are rapidly absorbed through mucous membranes C. Drugs that have a bitter taste D. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Choice B:

Choice C:

Choice D:

Drugs that are poorly soluble in water may not be effectively absorbed through mucous membranes when administered sublingually or buccally. Drugs that have a bitter taste may be unpleasant for patients when administered sublingually or buccally.

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