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Introduction of drugs into the gastrointestinal tract is a form of _______ administration.

A. enteral
B. inhalation
C. parenteral
D. topical

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A. Internal this is because the gastrointestinal tract is inside your body.
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Answer:

A. Enteral

Step-by-step explanation:

Enteral drug administration is the one of routes or ways that a drug can be given to a person.

Enteral drug administration involves the gastrointestinal tracts which includes the stomach, oesophagus, small intestines and the large intestines.

In enteral drug administration, the drugs can be given;

a) By mouth( in form of pills, powders, syrups).

b) It can also be given by passing a tube into the stomach and injecting the drugs into the tube.

c) Enteral drug administration can also involve inserting the drugs into the anus( suppositories).

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