Factors that influence medication absorption are known as which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ability of a medication to dissolve
b. Blood flow
c. Body surface area
d. Water solubility of a medication
e. Lipid solubility of a medication
A, B, C, E
Factors that influence medication absorption are the route of administration, ability of a medication to dissolve, blood flow to the site of administration, body surface area, and lipid solubility of a medication.
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