While preparing medications, the nurse knows one of the drug is an acidic medication. In which area does the nurse anticipate the drug will be absorbed?
a. Stomach
b. Mouth
c. Small intestine
d. Large intestine
ANS: A
Acidic medications pass through the gastric mucosa rapidly. Medications that are basic are not absorbed before reaching the small intestine.
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