Which route of administration is subject to the highest degree of first-pass metabolism?
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Correct answer: Oral
Oral administration requires the drug to pass through the gastrointestinal mucosa and then the liver via the portal vein. Sublingual, IV, and transdermal routes bypass the portal circulation initially, avoiding the first-pass effect.
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