What is a benefit of using an implantable device to administer insulin?
a. An implantable device delivers a continuous supply of insulin.
b. An implantable device provides the fastest route.
c. An implantable device has the lowest cost of any route of administration.
d. An implantable device can be placed on the outer layer of the epidermis.
a. An implantable device delivers a continuous supply of insulin.
FEEDBACK: a. Medication is not absorbed quickly through the dermal route.
b. A transdermal patch has an easy application, with no discomfort or undesirable taste
c. A transdermal patch is effective for long periods of time: hours for some drugs and days for others.
d. A transdermal patch provides a consistent blood level of the drug
e. There are many different indications for the use of dermal patches including but not limited to pain, hormone replacement, and smoking deterrents.
FEEDBACK
a. An implantable device delivers a continuous supply of insulin.
b. Intravenous administration is the fastest route.
c. An implantable device is typically more expensive because you have the medication plus the cost of the device.
d. An implantable device is implanted under the skin near blood vessels where the drug continuously delivers insulin.
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