Which medication route provides the most rapid onset of a medication but also poses the greatest risk of adverse effects?
a. Intradermal
b. Subcutaneous (subcut)
c. Intramuscular (IM)
d. Intravenous (IV)
ANS: D
IV medications are delivered directly into the bloodstream and avoid the "first pass" effect of the liver. Intradermal, subcut, and IM administration have a slower absorption rate.
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