Hepatic first pass metabolism is important in____________?

Correct answer: B. Drugs taken orally

  • A. Drugs given IM
  • B. Drugs taken orally
  • C. Drugs given IV
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Orally administered drugs are absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and pass through the portal circulation to the liver before reaching systemic circulation, allowing first-pass metabolism. IM and IV drugs largely bypass this hepatic first-pass effect.

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