Barbiturates Have Elimination Half-Lives That Range from __________ Hours

question 6

Multiple Choice

Barbiturates have elimination half-lives that range from __________ hours.

• A)3 to 4
• B)6 to 8
• C)10 to 40
• D)10 to 50

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