What is the most important advantage for intravenous (IV) infusion of drugs?
a. Anyone can administer IV drugs.
b. The drug reaches the bloodstream immediately.
c. Drugs given intravenously cost less than drugs given orally.
d. The patient is not required to be alert to swallow the drug.
B
Drugs administered by IV infusion are immediately in the bloodstream and reach their target tis-sues fastest. This means that both the drug benefits (intended actions) and any adverse actions can happen more quickly. IV drugs tend to cost more than oral drugs. Although the patient does not have to be alert to receive IV drugs, it is not their main advantage. Administering IV drugs can only be performed by a skilled health care provider.
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