A Disadvantage of Sublingual and Buccal Administration Is __________

question 9

Multiple Choice

A disadvantage of sublingual and buccal administration is __________.

• A) medications absorbed in this way are unaffected by the stomach, intestines, or liver
• B) medications may have a bitter taste
• C) absorption via this route is quite rapid
• D) this method has relative ease of administration

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which serves as the primary control center for processing and sending out information.

Internal Organs

Organs located inside the body that perform essential functions, such as the heart, liver, and kidneys.

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of neurotransmitter that decreases the likelihood of the neuron it binds to firing an action potential.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that inhibits many neurons from firing, reducing activity in the nervous system.