Upon responding to a call, your paramedic unit finds a 48-year-old complaining of crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. Medical control orders NTG SL, followed by NTG paste. Your partner administers the NTG SL while you prepare the paste. Administering NTG paste is considered:
a. Bronchial administration
b. Buccal administration
c. Otic administration
d. Topical administration
Answer: d. Topical administration
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