Why is clearance of a drug important?
a. Drugs that are eliminated more slowly than they are absorbed can cause interactions with other substances.
b. Drugs cannot be prescribed or dispensed until they have been cleared by the FDA.
c. Drugs must clear the gastrointestinal system and the liver before they can take effect.
d. Without clearance, severe withdrawal symptoms can occur.
a.Drugs that are eliminated more slowly than they are absorbed can cause interactions with other substances.
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