Due to the First Pass Effect, Patients Require

question 24

Multiple Choice

Due to the first pass effect, patients require:

• A)A smaller oral dose of medication than of intravenous medication.
• B)A larger oral dose of medication than of intravenous medication.
• C)The same oral and intravenous medication dosage.
• D)A smaller oral dose of medication than of rectal medication.

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