The primary health care provider prescribes adalimumab. The nurse would prepare to administer this drug by which route?
A) Orally
B) Intramuscularly
C) Subcutaneously
D) Intravenously
Ans: C
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Adalimumab, a DMARD, is administered by subcutaneous injection. Abatacept and infliximab are examples of DMARDs that are administered IV. Methotrexate, sulfasalazine, and leflunomide are examples of DMARDs that can be given orally.
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