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Question 1 :
Which of the following is an advantage of parenteral drug administration?
Parenteral drug administration has a rapid onset of action because drugs are injected directly into the bloodstream or tissues. This route of administration bypasses first-pass metabolism in the liver and is useful for drugs that are poorly absorbed or unstable in the gastrointestinal tract.
Correct Answer: D
Parenteral drug administration has a rapid onset of action because drugs are injected directly into the bloodstream or tissues. This route of administration bypasses first-pass metabolism in the liver and is useful for drugs that are poorly absorbed or unstable in the gastrointestinal tract.