Piggyback infusions are sometimes used as part of which type of injections?
A. Subcutaneous injections
B. Intravenous injections
C. Intramuscular injections
D. Intradermal injections
b
Rationale: Piggyback infusions are sometimes used as part of intravenous injections. In piggyback infusions, drugs are mixed with compatible fluids and administered over 30 to 60 minutes; this is along with another intravenous drug that is al-ready being administered. Piggyback infusions are not used with the three other choices.
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