The Time for the Plasma Level of a Drug to Fall

question 70

Multiple Choice

The time for the plasma level of a drug to fall by 50 percent is termed the:

• A)distribution half-life.
• B)time course.
• C)"drug hangover."
• D)elimination half-life.

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Definitions:

Osteocytes

Mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and are involved in the regulation of bone density.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bone tissue that allow for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between osteocytes.

Osteons

The fundamental unit of compact bone, consisting of a central canal surrounded by concentric lamellae of mineralized matrix.

Lacunae

Small spaces, cavities, or gaps found in various tissues, often referring to the spaces in bone or cartilage that contain cells.