After Reaching a Maximum, the Concentration of a Drug in the Body

question 22

Multiple Choice

After reaching a maximum, the concentration of a drug in the body will begin to decrease. This is known as the ______________ of the drug.

• A) concentration curve
• B) efficacy
• C) half life
• D) withdrawal effect

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as maximizing happiness and reducing suffering.

Roman Catholic Natural Law Ethics

An ethical theory based on the belief that the moral law is discoverable by every person through the use of reason and is grounded in human nature and purpose, as taught within Roman Catholic theology.

Utilitarianism

A moral theory that emphasizes the best action is the one that maximizes utility, generally defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Kantian Ethics

A deontological ethical theory developed by Immanuel Kant, focusing on the principle that actions are morally right if they are done out of duty and adhere to a universal moral law.