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NUR 153pharmacology ATI proctor notes.
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Chapter 1: 
Pharmacokinetics and Routes of Administration 
• Absorption – how quickly or how well it is absorbed; DEPENDS ON THE ROUTE 
o Oral – takes a while, must pass through the GI tract 
▪ Food can SLOW this down 
▪ pH juices play a role 
▪ Liquids vs extended release tablets 
o Sublingual – quick, under the tongue 
o Intradermal/topical – slow, gradual 
o Intravenous (IV) – the FASTEST route; immediate absorption 
• Distribution – requires binding proteins of medicati...