Which of the following factors influence the absorption of orally administered medications?
a. gastric emptying time and pH c. condition of the kidneys
b. time of day administered d. iron content of the blood
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A Correct. Gastric emptying time and pH are two factors influencing the absorption of orally administered medications.
B Incorrect. The time of day a medication is administered is marginally a factor in the absorption of orally administered medications, but only as related to mealtimes, the content of the stomach.
C Incorrect. The condition of the kidneys is related to the excretion of the medication, and has nothing to do with the absorption of orally administered medications.
D Incorrect. The iron content of the blood does not "turn on" or "shut off" or limit the absorption of orally administered medications via the stomach.
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