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What is the most suitable route of administration for a patient with chronic hypertension?
What is the most suitable route of administration for a patient with chronic hypertension?
Oral administration is typically suitable for chronic hypertension management.
In the case of an emergency hypertensive crisis, what route of administration is most effective?
In the case of an emergency hypertensive crisis, what route of administration is most effective?
Intravenous (IV) administration is most effective for managing an emergency hypertensive crisis.
Why should the route of administration be considered for a drug with extensive first pass metabolism in hypertensive patients?
Why should the route of administration be considered for a drug with extensive first pass metabolism in hypertensive patients?
A non-oral route of administration, such as sublingual or transdermal, avoids first pass metabolism, increasing drug efficacy.
What route of administration can be recommended for a hypertensive patient requiring a medication with extensive first pass metabolism?
What route of administration can be recommended for a hypertensive patient requiring a medication with extensive first pass metabolism?
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How can the route of administration impact the effectiveness of hypertension medications?
How can the route of administration impact the effectiveness of hypertension medications?
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