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Pharmacokinetics-Correct Answer-The process in which medications move through the body
What are the 4 phases of pharmacokinetics? - Correct Answer-absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion
Absorption - Correct Answer happens with drug movement from the GI tract into the bloodstream. Most meds are taken by mouth.
Oral absorption Correct Answer-Takes awhile to get absorbed because it has to go through the Gl system
Usually takes 2-4 hours
Enteric coated
aspirin - hard on stomach
can not crush pill
Extended release
absorbed in the small intestine
IM absorption Correct Answer-Absorbed 1-2 hours
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