Which Condition or Factor Improves the Initial Bioavailability of a Drug

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which condition or factor improves the initial bioavailability of a drug agonist that has extensive first-pass loss as a result of the patient's enhanced liver enzymeactivity?

• A)Increasing the patient's fluid intake
• B)Co-administering the drug with an antagonist
• C)Administering the drug by the intravenous route
• D)Crushing the oral form of the drug before administration

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