Enzymatic activity that changes a medication into a less active form is an example of
1. pharmacodynamics.
2. active transport.
3. pharmacokinetics.
4. diffusion.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale: Pharmacokinetics describes how drugs are handled within the body. Pharmacodynamics involves how drugs change the body. Diffusion is the movement of a chemical from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration. Active transport is the movement of a chemical against concentration or gradient. (p. 37)
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