Consider the following routes of drug administration and select the one that is most likely to elicit sensitization to a drug, with subsequent drug allergy
a. Oral
b. Intramuscular
c. Topical
d. Subcutaneous
ANS: C
Although allergies can occur with any route of administration, topical routes present the greatest risk for allergic reactions; the oral route is the least likely to result in sensitization.
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