A nurse is working at a fertility clinic. Today she is administering ganirelix acetate (Antagon) to a woman participating in a fertility research program. By what route is this drug administered?
A) Orally
B) Subcutaneously
C) Intramuscularly
D) IV
B
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Ganirelix acetate (Antagon) is administered subcutaneously and cannot be administered orally, intramuscularly, or intravenously.
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