The mucous membranes inside the nose allow for fairly rapid systemic absorption of overriding of a variety of medications. Antidiuretic hormone (DDAVP) is an appropriate medication to administer intranasally. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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This is correct. Other medications that can be given by this route include fentanyl,
ketamine, versed, and lorazepam. Otherwise, nose drops and sprays are used for localized
treatment of the nasal passages.
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