While providing oral medications, which of the following is true regarding the absorption rate of a medication? (Select all that apply.)
A) The medication's level of fat solubility should be high to ensure absorption.
B) A medication will be more readily absorbed if it has a high pH.
C) A medication will be more readily absorbed if it is acidic in nature.
D) Absorption will be more rapid if it is provided in liquid form.
E) Absorption is slower in the presence of food.
F) A lozenge should be chewed to release the maximum amount of medication.
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