A drug that is applied to the skin and exerts its therapeutic effect systemically is said to be administered:

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A drug that is applied to the skin and exerts its therapeutic effect systemically

is said to be administered:

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A: The prefi x “trans” implies crossing the skin to be absorbed into

the bloodstream, rather than affecting the skin onto which it is applied.

“Topically” is reserved for the latter type of administration.

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