Which of the following pertains to the length of time between dosing and the availability of a drug in the bloodstream?
A. Absorption
B. Excretion
C. Metabolism
D. Distribution
E. Administration
D. Distribution
Distribution pertains to the length of time a drug takes to achieve maximum or peak plasma levels; that is, the length of time between dosing and availability in the bloodstream.
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A. the ventricles do not have enough time to refill with blood, so stroke volume decreases. B. the heart muscles become agitated and pump an excessive amount of blood. C. the ventricles are filled with too much blood, so stroke volume increases. D. the heart muscles become tired and are unable to pump as much blood.
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a. respiratory failure. b. hypoxia. c. dyspnea. d. anoxia.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)