When given peripherally, which statement is true, regarding an infusion of vesicant therapy by IV piggyback, or short term infusion
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46. The nurse is administering parenteral drugs. Which statement is true regarding parenteral drugs? • Parenteral drugs exert their effects while circulating in the bloodstream. • Absorption of parenteral drugs is faster when the stomach is empty. • Parenteral drugs bypass the first-pass effect. • Absorption of parenteral drugs is affected by reduced blood flow to the stomach.
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