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LPN Pharmacology ATI Proctored Exam Latest 2025 Exam | Multiple Choice Questions & Answers 1. A patient requires a high dose of a new antihypertensive medication because it has a significant first-pass effect. What does this mean? a) The medication must pass through the bloodstream multiple times to work b) The medication is extensively metabolized in the liver before reaching systemic circulation c) The medication is rapidly excreted by the kidneys d) The medication becomes more effective ...