A patient is prescribed a medication to be administered parenterally. Which of the following routes would not be appropriate for this medication to be given?

a. intradermal c. IV
b. subcutaneous d. oral


D
Parenteral medications are administered through hypodermic routes which include intradermal, subcutaneous, and intravenous. An oral medication is not considered a parenteral medication.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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