During Pharmacology Class, a Student Asks Her Instructor How Protein

question 25

Multiple Choice

During pharmacology class, a student asks her instructor how protein binding affects the pharmacokinetics of a drug. What is the instructors's best response?

• A) "The duration of action will be prolonged."
• B) "Drug excretion will be accelerated."
• C) "Metabolism of the drug will be delayed."
• D) "The onset of drug action will be prolonged."

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The amount of products or services available matches the amount requested at the prevailing market rate.

Demand Increases

A situation where the desire and ability to purchase goods and services in a market rise, often leading to higher prices if supply remains constant.

Supply Decreases

A reduction in the quantity of a good or service that producers are willing to sell at a given price, often resulting in higher prices.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where the quantity demanded equals the quantity supplied.