A patient is instructed to take an oral troche by which means?
a. Dissolving it slowly in the mouth
b. Chewing and swallowing it
c. Holding it under the tongue for 1 minute
d. Swallowing it whole with 8 oz of water
ANS: A
These miscellaneous products are used to soothe minor inflammation in the mouth. The patient should be taught the appropriate administration technique for the drug form that is being used.
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