A patient tells the nurse, "I took my sleeping pill yesterday evening, but it didn't seem to work for me like it usually does." The nurse should consider which of the following variables that can affect drug absorption? Select all that apply
A) GI function
B) Blood flow to the site of administration
C) The presence of other drugs
D) Route of administration
E) The presence of receptor agonists
A, B, C, D
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Numerous factors affect the rate and extent of drug absorption, including dosage form, route of administration, blood flow to the site of administration, GI function, the presence of food or other drugs, and other variables. Agonist activity is a relevant variable, but this is not an aspect of absorption.
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