A Route of Medication Administration That Bypasses the Gastrointestinal (GI)tract,such

question 44

Multiple Choice

A route of medication administration that bypasses the gastrointestinal (GI) tract,such as an injection or IV line,is referred to as the _____ route.

• A)parental
• B)parenteral
• C)hyperalimentation
• D)central

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