The nurse is caring for a patient who receives anakinra (Kineret) for arthritis. By what route will the nurse administer this medication?
A) Into the affected joint directly
B) Oral
C) Intramuscular
D) Subcutaneous
D
Feedback:
Anakinra is administered subcutaneously every day and is often used in combination with other antiarthritis drugs. No other route is appropriate.
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