What must be done to the concentration of a medication if it is given endotracheally?
A) 2 to 2.5 times normal IV dose
B) 1.5 times normal IV dose
C) Same as IV dose
D) 3 times the IV dose

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When a medication is given endotracheally, it is absorbed much more slowly than when given intravenously. Therefore, the concentration of the medication must be increased to 2 to 2.5 times the normal IV dose in order to achieve the desired clinical effect.

What Must Be Done to the Concentration of a Medication