The nurse understands that when administering a medication the route of administration primarily affects the drug's:
a. elimination. c. distribution.
b. absorption. d. biotransformation.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: The route does not affect the process of elimination.
B Correct: Absorption is the process by which a drug passes from its site of administration into the fluids of the body.
C Incorrect: The route does not affect the process of distribution.
D Incorrect: The route does not affect the process of biotransformation.
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