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Correct Answer: both a and b
to determine which of the mentioned medications can be administered by intramuscular (im) injections, it is important to understand the formulation and approval status of each drug. the medications listed are aripiprazole, risperidone, and quetiapine, which are commonly used in psychiatric treatment.
aripiprazole, marketed under the name abilify, initially was available only in oral form. however, an injectable version of aripiprazole has been developed and approved for im administration. this allows for its use in settings that require rapid control of symptoms or where compliance with oral medication is a concern.
risperidone, sold under the brand name risperdal, is another antipsychotic medication that has been available in both oral and injectable forms. the im injectable form is used for its quick onset of action and for maintenance treatment in patients with schizophrenia, particularly when adherence to oral medication is an issue.
quetiapine, known by its brand name seroquel, is primarily available in oral form and does not have an approved im injectable version. quetiapine is often used for the treatment of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder; however, its administration is restricted to oral intake.
given this information, the correct answer to the question of which medications can be administered by im injection would be both aripiprazole and risperidone. quetiapine is not available in an injectable form and therefore cannot be administered by im injection. thus, the most accurate choice from the provided options, given the explanations for each drug, would be "both a and b" where a refers to aripiprazole and b refers to risperidone.
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