A route of drug administration is a way in which the drug gains access to the body. Routes that bypass the gastrointestinal tract are called:

A patient who enters the emergency department has an exacerbation of COPD complicated by pneumonia. The patient is hemodynamically stable, demonstrates a strong cough, and has ABG data consistent with respiratory failure. Which of the following therapeutic interventions would be appropriate at this time?

A. endotracheal intubation and a T-piece B. endotracheal intubation and invasive positive-pressure ventilation C. negative pressure ventilation D. noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation

What is the procedure that is done when the urine will not flow from the ureter(s)? An insertion is made into the ureter to allow for the withdrawal of urine

A) ureteral catheterization B) bladder catheterization C) kidney catheterization D) none of the above