Which of the following are the four categories of pharmacokinetics?
1. Diffusion, active transport, interspersing, and storage
2. Ingestion, metabolism, interspersing, and excretion
3. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion
4. Ingestion, settling, movement, and storage
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: The four categories of pharmacokinetics are absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
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