Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Pharmacokinetics

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen?

• A)Acetaminophen is slowly and incompletely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
• B)Acetaminophen is excreted with a half-life of 8 to 12 hours.
• C)When large doses of acetaminophen are ingested,an intermediate metabolite is produced that is thought to be hepatotoxic.
• D)Acetaminophen is less potent and efficacious than aspirin.

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