Which of the following statements regarding the IM route of medication administration is correct?
A) Medications have a bioavailability of 75% to 100% following IM administration.
B) Any medication given by the IV route can be given by the IM route.
C) IM-administered medications are subject to first-pass metabolism in the liver.
D) Muscle perfusion has minimal effect on the absorption of IM-administered drugs.
Ans: A) Medications have a bioavailability of 75% to 100% following IM administration.
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