What Is the Primary Reason Medications Aren't Injected into Arteries

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the primary reason medications aren't injected into arteries?

• A)We are unable to locate arteries
• B)The thick walls of arteries aren't easily punctured by needles
• C)The low pressure of arterial blood prevents dissemination of the medication
• D)Risk of potential toxicity because of concentrated medication
• E)Drugs need to be biotransformed in the heart to cause an effect

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