If a patient has undergone bariatric surgery reducing stomach size and altering digestive pathways, which consequence is most likely regarding drug absorption?

💡 Explanation

Lipophilic drugs face altered absorption because bariatric surgery changes the absorptive surface area and gastric emptying rate. Therefore, the rate and extent of lipophilic drug absorption is affected, rather than enhanced metabolism or specific effects on hydrophilic or enteric-coated drugs.

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