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evelyn o bentley

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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
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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