[Answered] Once in the bloodstream, orally-administered drugs pass through the _________

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evelyn o bentley

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on: Jun 22, 2018

Once in the bloodstream, orally-administered drugs pass through the __________ before reaching the brain.

a. kidneys
b. liver
c. pancreas
d. pituitary gland

Question 2

Two occasions for not taking a drug __________ are when the drug irritates body tissue, or if large volumes of solution must be used.

a. subcutaneously
b. intramuscularly
c. intravenously
d. orally

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l.stuut

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a

evelyn o bentley

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018

Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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