Sublingual administration of a drug always ensures:
A) rapid action.
B) avoidance of hepatic first pass.
C) minimal adverse effects.
D) all of the above.

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Sublingual administration allows the drug to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the hepatic first pass metabolism, which decreases the potency of a drug. This ensures rapid action and minimized adverse effects.

Sublingual Administration of a Drug Always Ensures