Which feature of a drug agonist increases its potency?
a. It is water soluble.
b. It binds tighter and longer to its receptors than do other drugs.
c. It is excreted through the intestinal tract rather than through the kidneys.
d. It is administered intramuscularly rather than by the intravenous route.
ANS: B
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