Drugs that are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract are known as:

A. intrathecal
B. enteral
C. percutaneous
D. parenteral


b
Rationale: Drugs that are absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract are known as "enteral." Intrathecal refers to drugs in-jected between tendon spaces, parenteral refers to all injected drugs, and percutaneous means "placed in direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes."

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