Question

What is the most common method of drug administration used in the radiology department?

Answer 1

Administration of drug in radiology department for diagnostic purposes is very common. The drug administered should be according to the physician prescription with correct dose, time and route of administration.

The route of administration of drug is very important in drug administration. The drug can be administered through following routes :

1. Enteral : oral, sublingual, buccal and rectal

2. Topical

3. Parenteral : intradermal, intramuscular, subcutaneous and intravenous

Out of all the routes of drug administration, oral route is most commonly used. Oral route involves taking the tablet through mouth. The drug enters the gastrointestinal tract when taken orally. Oral route of drug administration is safe, easy and convenient.