All of the following are true regarding parenteral medication administration except: (Select All that Apply.)
Explanation & Rationale
A. Allows for the delivery of precise amounts of medication and large volumes of fluid infusion is correct because parenteral routes (e.g., IV, IM, subcutaneous) allow for accurate dosing and administration of medications and fluids, which is especially important for critical care or pediatric patients. B. It is ok to give a medication labeled for IM use only through a parenteral IV is incorrect because medications formulated specifically for intramuscular (IM) use may not be safe for intravenous (IV) administration. IV administration of IM-only medications can cause serious complications, including embolism, tissue damage, or systemic toxicity. Always use the medication via the intended route. C. Provides a medium for delivery of medication directly into the bloodstream is correct for IV medications, which deliver drugs rapidly and systemically, bypassing absorption barriers associated with oral administration. D. Parenteral medications take longer to take effect than oral medications is incorrect because parenteral medications, especially IV, typically take effect faster than oral medications. They bypass the gastrointestinal tract and first-pass metabolism, allowing rapid onset of action. E. Restore and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance is correct because IV therapy, a type of parenteral administration, is commonly used to replace fluids and electrolytes, ensuring homeostasis in patients who cannot take oral fluids or have significant fluid losses.