Oral drug
Question 6
A patient has been prescribed an oral drug that is known to have a high first-pass effect. Which of the following measures has the potential to increase the amount of the free drug that is available to body cells?
A) Giving the drug with food in order to delay absorption
B) Administering the drug in small, frequent doses
C) Limiting the patient’s protein intake and encouraging fluids
D) Administering the drug intravenously rather than orally
