One Important Reason Medications Are Given Intravenously Is That They

question 36

Multiple Choice

One important reason medications are given intravenously is that they:

• A) bypass the liver initially.
• B) have minimal effects on the CNS system.
• C) can be more easily reversed if an untoward effect occurs.
• D) have a delayed onset of action compared to the oral route.

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