Author Question: The process by which a drug passes into the fluids of the body is called: a. absorption. c. ... (Read 70 times)

aabwk4 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

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.

anyusername12131 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
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

Feedback
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.