Piggyback infusions are sometimes used as part of which type of injections?

A) Subcutaneous injections
B) Intravenous injections
C) Intramuscular injections
D) Intradermal injections


B) Intravenous injections
B) Piggyback infusions are sometimes used as part of intravenous injections. In piggyback infusions, drugs are mixed with compatible fluids and administered over 30 to 60 minutes; this is along with another intravenous drug that is already being administered. Piggyback infusions are not used with the three other choices.

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