Which of the following statements regarding the endotracheal route of medication administration is correct?
A) If a medication must be given via the endotracheal route, five times the standard IV dose should be given.
B) Evidence has shown that medications given via the endotracheal route quickly achieve a peak plasma level.
C) Medications given via the endotracheal route should be flushed with 20 to 30 mL of sterile water.
D) The endotracheal route is no longer considered a reliable method of medication administration.
Answer: D) The endotracheal route is no longer considered a reliable method of medication administration.
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