Question

Which statement about various routes of drug administration requires correction?

1 Chemotherapeutic agents are administered through the intrapleural route.
2 Intradermal injections deposit the medication just below the dermis of the skin.
3 Intraosseous administration of drugs is most commonly used in infants and toddlers.
4 Patients taking medication through the sublingual route are instructed not to drink water until the tablet dissolves.

Answer 1

Intraosseous administration of drugs is not most commonly used in infants and toddlers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Of the given statements, statement number 3 requires correction. Intraosseous administration of drugs is not most commonly used in infants and toddlers, but rather in cases where intravenous access is difficult or not feasible, such as during cardiac arrest or in emergency situations. Intraosseous administration involves the injection of drugs into the bone marrow cavity, allowing for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.