Pharmacokinetics is the study of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Absorption
b. Distribution
c. Metabolism
d. Excretion
e. Serious harm to patients
A, B, C, D
Pharmacokinetics is the study of four major processes: medication absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. In 1993, the FDA instituted the MedWatch program. This voluntary program encourages nurses and other health care professionals to report when a medication, product, or medical event causes serious harm to a patient.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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