Which is a characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route?
A) Irritation of the mouth
B) Nausea and vomiting
C) Bypassing of the digestive enzymes
D) Use of the first pass metabolism

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Medications administered through the rectal route bypass the digestive enzymes in the stomach and the first pass metabolism in the liver. This can result in a quicker onset of action and increased bioavailability of the medication. Irritation of the mouth and nausea/vomiting are not characteristic of medication administration via the rectal route.

Which Is a Characteristic of Medication Administration Via the Rectal