The Time from When a Drug Is Administered Until It

question 166

Multiple Choice

The time from when a drug is administered until it reaches the minimum effective concentration is known as the:

• A) peak action.
• B) therapeutic interval.
• C) onset of action.
• D) duration of action.

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Definitions:

Arteritis

Inflammation of the arteries that can cause them to thicken, weaken, narrow, and scar, affecting blood flow.

Artery

A blood vessel that carries oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body.

Inflammation

A biological response to harmful stimuli, characterized by redness, heat, swelling, and pain, as part of the body's defense mechanism.

Above

A term that denotes a location or position higher than or over a specific point.