The subcutaneous method of drug administration
A)results in a more rapid onset of action than other methods of drug administration.
B)involves the injection of the compound just under the skin.
C)is the most common method by which narcotic analgesics are abused.
D)results in a more rapid response to the compound being injected than intramuscular injections.

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The subcutaneous method of drug administration involves injecting the drug just under the skin, allowing for a slower release into the bloodstream compared to intravenous injections, but faster than oral administration. It does not generally result in a more rapid onset of action than all other methods, nor does it provide a faster response than intramuscular injections. While some narcotic analgesics can be abused through various routes, stating it as the most common method of abuse is not accurate without specifying the drug and context.

The Subcutaneous Method of Drug Administration