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Psychopharmacology, Third Edition pn pn



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Chapter 1: Principles of Pharmacology pn pn pn pn




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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: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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Textbook Reference: Pharmacokinetic Factors Determining Drug Action
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11. Drugs administered _ have the most rapid onset of action.
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16. Depot binding is said to occur when drugs
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