The environmental temperature is often a factor affecting the dosage of medications. Which of the following might be affected by hot and cold?
A) The potency of the medication
B) The intended distribution of the medication
C) The speed of absorption of the medication
D) The elimination of the medication
C
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Temperature may influence a medication's speed of absorption. For example, heat causes vasodilation and, therefore, faster absorption, whereas cold causes vasoconstriction and decreases absorption. This might be a factor in administering IM medications.
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