Which dosage adjustment may be necessary for drugs with a strong first-pass effect?
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Correct answer: Higher oral dose
When a drug undergoes significant first-pass metabolism, much of the drug is inactivated before reaching systemic circulation. Therefore, a higher oral dose may be required to achieve therapeutic levels.
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