Which of the following is a characteristic of buccal medication administration?
A) Follow the administration by immediately drinking a full glass of water.
B) Swallow the medication.
C) Used less commonly than the sublingual route.
D) Place the medication under the tongue.

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Buccal medication administration involves placing the medication between the gums and the cheek, allowing it to dissolve and absorb through the oral mucosa. This method is used less commonly than the sublingual route, where medication is placed under the tongue for absorption.

Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Buccal Medication