When Taking a Sublingual or Buccal Medication, What Would Be

question 5

Multiple Choice

When taking a sublingual or buccal medication, what would be an error in the administration technique?

• A) Do not chew or shallow the medication.
• B) Give water prior to taking the medication.
• C) Do not give water immediately after taking the medication.
• D) Always use the same cheek when taking buccal medications.
• E) Place the sublingual medication under the tongue.

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