Differentiate between the routes of drug administration in order to select the route that is restricted to use in a hospital setting due to immediate onset of action and high percentage of drug bioavailability.
A. Intravenous injection method
B. Topical application method
C. Suppository insertion method
D. Intramuscular injection method
Answer: A
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