All of the following relate to a drug being placed by mouth, EXCEPT ________
A) oral
B) systemic
C) transbuccal
D) sublingual
Answer: B
A) This does relate to a drug being taken by mouth.
B) Systemic refers to where the drug acts (throughout the body).
C) This does relate to a drug placed in the mouth, inside the cheek.
D) This does relate to a drug placed in the mouth, under the tongue.
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