DDS LEC FINALS: A number of solutions are administered rectally for the local effects of the medication or for systemic absorption.

Clinically effective blood levels of the agents are usually obtained within 30 minutes following rectal instillation

Question

A number of solutions are  administered rectally for the local  effects of the medication or for  systemic absorption.

Clinically effective blood levels of the  agents are usually obtained within 30  minutes following rectal instillation

LEIGHTON DWIGHT OBILLOS · Accepted Answer

Retention Enemas

local: hydrocortisone
systemic: aminophylline

A number of solutions are administered rectally for the local effects of the medication or for systemic absorption. Clinically effective blood levels of the agents are usually obtained within 30 minutes following rectal instillation