Which of the following factors can affect the absorption of parenterally administered drugs?

Parenteral drug administration requires special equipment and training to administer because it involves injecting drugs into the body using needles or catheters.

a. Parenteral drug administration has a rapid, not slow, onset of action.

c. The cost of parenteral drug administration can vary depending on the medication and equipment used, but it can be more expensive than other routes of administration.

d. Parenteral drug administration is invasive.

Parenteral drug administration involves injecting drugs into the body using needles or catheters, making it more invasive than other routes of administration such as oral, sublingual, or topical.

a. This statement is false because parenteral drug administration delivers drugs directly into the bloodstream or tissues, not specifically to the liver.

b. This statement is false because parenteral drug administration has a faster onset of action compared to oral administration.

c. This statement may be true or false depending on the specific medication and condition being treated. Parenteral drug administration can reduce systemic side effects for some medications by delivering them directly to the site of action, but may also cause systemic side effects for others.