Which of the following forms of absorption is generally the slowest due to the decreased vascular supply?
a. Subcutaneous
b. Intramuscular
c. Intravenous
d. Sublingual
a
Rationale: a. The subcutaneous layer of the skin is composed of dense fatty tissue that has poor vascular supply and slow absorption of medications.
b. Muscles generally have very good blood supply promoting absorption.
c. Intravenous injection provides the most rapid (and common) route of absorption.
d. The sublingual area is highly vascular resulting in rapid absorption.
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