Which Phase Describes the Mechanism of Drug Action by Which

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects within the body through drug-receptor interactions?

• A)pharmaceutical
• B)pharmacognosy
• C)pharmacokinetic
• D)pharmacodynamic

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