A Cumulative Effect Results If a Medication Is Absorbed Faster

question 62

True/False

A cumulative effect results if a medication is absorbed faster than it is metabolized.

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Definitions:

Low Birth Weight

A term used for newborns who weigh less than 2,500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth, which can be an indicator of health issues or premature birth.

Increased Heart Rate

A condition where the heart beats faster than normal, which can occur due to exercise, stress, illness, or other factors.

Organogenesis

The phase of embryonic development during which the organs of the body are formed from the three primary germ layers.

Prenatal Development

The sequence of expansion and advancement in the womb starting at fertilization and concluding at childbirth.