The nurse understands that medications are excreted by which of the following routes?

The nurse understands that medications are

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AThe vestibular system
BThe circulatory system
CThe gastrointestinal system by way of urine
DThe lymphatic system

✓ Correct answer: C. The gastrointestinal system by way of urine Systems such as the gastrointestinal system by way of feces and urine as well as the respiratory system play a role in the excretion of medication. The circulatory system and lymphatic system are comprised of routes such as the nose and blood that work to distribute medication throughout the body and does not play a role in excreting medication.

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