Paper I — 2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q8

Paper I

2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Two advantages and two disadvantages of i.v. route of drug administration.

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Answer

Advantages: Rapid onset of action (immediate, 100% bioavailability), precise dose control/titration possible Disadvantages: Risk of infection/thrombophlebitis at injection site, irreversible once injected (cannot be recalled if adverse reaction occurs) — also risk of fluid overload and anaphylactoid reactions with rapid injection

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