The patient is receiving two different drugs. At current dosages and dosage forms, both drugs are absorbed into the circulation in identical amounts. Which term is used to identify this principle?
a. Bioequivalent
b. Synergistic
c. Prodrugs
d. Steady state
ANS: A
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