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Which process of pharmacokinetics involves the movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream?
Which process of pharmacokinetics involves the movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream?
- Distribution
- Absorption (correct)
- Excretion
- Metabolism
What factors affect the rate and extent of drug absorption?
What factors affect the rate and extent of drug absorption?
- Chemical properties of the drug
- Presence of food or other drugs in the stomach or intestines (correct)
- Blood flow to the tissues
- Binding of the drug to plasma proteins
What is the process in pharmacokinetics that involves the transport of a drug from the bloodstream to its site of action and other tissues?
What is the process in pharmacokinetics that involves the transport of a drug from the bloodstream to its site of action and other tissues?
- Distribution (correct)
- Excretion
- Absorption
- Metabolism
What factors influence the degree and pattern of drug distribution?
What factors influence the degree and pattern of drug distribution?
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What is the study of how the body responds to a drug called?
What is the study of how the body responds to a drug called?
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