During the first 6 months of life, the infant's absorption of orally administered medications will be:
a. slower and more erratic c. somewhat faster
b. about the same as later in life d. much faster
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A Correct. Overall, variations in the gastrointestinal system result in slower, more erratic absorption of orally administered drugs during the first 6 months of life.
B Incorrect. During the first 6 months of life, the infant's absorption of orally administered medications will not be about the same as later in life, but slower and more erratic.
C Incorrect. During the first 6 months of life, the infant's absorption of orally administered medications will not be somewhat faster, but slower and more erratic.
D Incorrect. During the first 6 months of life, the infant's absorption of orally administered medications will not be much faster, but slower and more erratic.
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