Sublingual administration of a drug involves placing it ________

A) on the skin
B) under the tongue
C) in the vagina
D) under the skin


Answer: B

A) On the skin is topical administration.
C) In the vagina is vaginal administration.
D) Under the skin is intradermal administration.

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