Which of the following routes of administration for corticosteroids is designed to limit systemic absorption and increase local effectiveness?
a. oral c. sublingual
b. intravenous d. intra-articular
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
B Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
C Incorrect: This route will not limit systemic absorption.
D Correct: This limits systemic absorption and increases local effectiveness, because the drug is injected directly into the inflamed joint.
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