Which medications are to be administered via parenteral routes? (Select all that apply.)
a. Bisacodyl (Dulcolax) 10 mg suppository daily PRN constipation
b. Prochlroperazine (Compazine) 10 mg IM q 6 hours PRN nausea
c. Brimonidine (Alphagan) 0.1% solution 2 drops to each eye daily
d. Proventil (Ventolin) inhaler 2 puffs as needed for shortness of breath
e. Fentanyl (Duragesic) 50 mcg transdermal patch apply every 72 hours
f.
Insulin lispro (Humalog) insulin 15 units subcutaneously ac meals
ANS: B, F
Parenteral medications are given through a needle under the skin (subcutaneous, intradermal, or intramuscular) or through a vein (intravenous) rather than through the gastrointestinal or respiratory route.
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