The Following Routes of Administration Involve the GI Tract, EXCEPT

question 60

Multiple Choice

The following routes of administration involve the GI tract, EXCEPT _______.

• A) gastrostomy
• B) parenteral
• C) nasogastric tube
• D) rectal

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An essential amino acid that serves as a precursor to serotonin, a neurotransmitter important for mood regulation and sleep.

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