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TEST BANK FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY: DRUGS, THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR 4TH EDITION BY MEYER, ALL CHAPTERS COVERED, GRADED A+

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TEST BANK FOR PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY: DRUGS, THE BRAIN AND BEHAVIOR 4TH EDITION BY MEYER, ALL CHAPTERS COVERED, GRADED A+

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Psychopharmacology, Fourth Edition Xt Xt


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Chapter 1: Principles of Pharmacology Xt Xt Xt Xt




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Textbook Reference: Pharmacology: The Science of Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacology: The Science of Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacology: The Science of Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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6. Which factor does not affect the pharmacokinetics of a drug?
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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7. First-pass metabolism occurs when drugs are taken
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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9. First-pass metabolism occurs with orally administered drugs because
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a. their absorption is slowed by food.
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to general circulation.
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d. salivary enzymes in the mouth begin the process of metabolism.
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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