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A dose of medication is to be administered sublingually. Which comment best explains the purpose of this route to a patient or family member?

A. "The medication enters the bloodstream via the gastrointestinal tract."
B. "The medication enters the bloodstream via the tissues under the skin."
C. "The medication moves through muscles into the bloodstream."
D. "The medication moves through oral membranes into the bloodstream."



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Final answer:

Sublingual administration involves placing medication under the tongue for fast absorption bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.


Explanation:

Sublingual administration refers to taking medication by placing it under the tongue where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the oral membranes. This route allows for the drug to bypass the gastrointestinal tract and enter the bloodstream directly, resulting in fast absorption and often avoidance of first-pass metabolism.


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