Oral drug administration includes which principle(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Dependable rate of absorption
b. Most economical
c. Insulin able to be administered via this route
d. Drugs delivered directly by the oral, rectal, or nasogastric (NG) methods
e. Dosage forms are convenient and readily available
ANS: B, E
Oral administration is the most economical, convenient, and readily available. Absorption from oral medications can vary depending on many factors. Insulin cannot be administered via the oral route. In oral drug administration, drugs are only delivered via the oral route.
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