Asked by
Ginger Wehunt
on Oct 18, 2024
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A drug that is administered subcutaneously is ____.
A) placed between the cheek and gum
B) rubbed into the skin
C) injected into the skin
D) inhaled through the nose
E) applied in the patient's eye or ear
Subcutaneously
Pertaining to or situated under the skin.
Injected
The act of driving or forcing a liquid, especially a drug, into a body by means of a syringe.
Skin
The body's largest organ, which acts as a barrier protecting against pathogens, helps regulate temperature, and provides sensory information.
- Understand the routes of drug administration and the specific contexts in which they are used.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the routes of drug administration and the specific contexts in which they are used.