Chemical changes in a drug that renders it active or inactive is known as
a. absorption.
b. metabolism.
c. excretion.
d. distribution.
B
Metabolism is the chemical change in a drug that renders it active or inactive. Absorption is the receptor-coupled or diffusional uptake of drug into the tissue. Distribution is the theoretic space (tissue) or body compartment into which free form of a drug distributes. Excretion is the removal of a drug through an eliminating organ, often the kidneys; some drugs are excreted in bile or feces, in saliva, or through the lungs.
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List two ways to create an interaction with the client and next of kin
What will be an ideal response?