Which of the Following Statements Describes Why Insulin Must Be

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes why insulin must be injected?

• A) Insulin is destroyed by gastric secretions.
• B) Oral delivery results in a longer time for the peak effect to occur than does injection.
• C) Continuous delivery by the transdermal route dose not conform to fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
• D) Buccal administration is too fast to coincide with peak action.

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