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aabwk4

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The process by which a drug passes into the fluids of the body is called:
 
  a. absorption. c. biotransformation.
  b. distribution. d. elimination.

Question 2

Because aspirin can be purchased without a prescription order form, it is called a(n):
 
  a. prescription drug. c. legend drug.
  b. over-the-counter drug. d. illicit drug.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Correct: Absorption is the process by which a drug passes from the site of administration into the body fluids that will carry it to its site(s) of action.
B Incorrect: Distribution is the process by which a drug is carried from its site of absorption to its site of action.
C Incorrect: Biotransformation is drug metabolism to a water-soluble form.
D Incorrect: Elimination is the excretion of the drug from the body.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: Aspirin is a nonprescription agent.
B Correct: Aspirin can be purchased without a prescription and also termed an over-the-counter (OTC) agent.
C Incorrect: Aspirin is not a legend drug.
D Incorrect: Aspirin is FDA approved.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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