Which of the following routes of medication administration is used primarily for local effects?
a. topical application c. injection
b. sublingual d. oral
ANS: A
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A Correct: Topical applications usually are used on skin or mucous membranes for local effects.
B Incorrect: Sublingual medications absorb rapidly into systemic circulation.
C Incorrect: Injections usually are used for systemic effects.
D Incorrect: Oral medications usually are absorbed from the GI tract into systemic circulation for routing to their intended site of action.
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