Medical, OB/GYNPregunta 62 de 100
An epinephrine auto-injector is most commonly injected into the:
a.Upper arm muscle
b.Abdomen
c.Buttock
d.Lateral (outer) thigh
Explicación
The epinephrine auto-injector is delivered into the outer thigh muscle, which can be done through clothing. This site allows rapid absorption of the medication.
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