Which of the following is an advantage of sublingual drug administration?
A) Uniform absorption through the conjunctival mucosa
B) Rapid absorption due to sublingual vasculature
C) Slow rate of drug absorption
D) Rapid dissolution of tablets so the medication can be swallowed

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Sublingual drug administration allows for rapid absorption of medication due to the highly vascularized sublingual mucosa. This bypasses the digestive system and liver first-pass metabolism, leading to higher bioavailability and faster onset of action.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of Sublingual Drug