Sustained-release drugs should never be crushed or dissolved because:
A. this would negate their sustained-release action
B. this ruins their taste
C. they become liquid drugs
D. they will then have to be used topically
a
Rationale: Sustained-release drugs should not be crushed or dissolved because this would negate their sustained-release action. Their taste, form, and route of administration are not affected.
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