Which of the following statements about

pharmacokinetics is correct?

 - A) Absorption refers to the movement of a drug from the

bloodstream into interstitial and intracellular fluid.

 - B) Metabolism involves the elimination of a drug and its

metabolites from the body.

 - C) Distribution occurs when a drug is bio-transformed via hepatic

metabolism.

 - D) Elimination refers to the absorption of a drug from the

administration site into the blood/plasma.

 **Answer**: A) Absorption refers to the movement of a drug

from the bloodstream into interstitial and intracellular fluid.

Rationale: Absorption involves the transfer of a drug from its

administration site (directly or indirectly) into the blood/plasma.

2. **Question**: What is the route of administration with the

highest bioavailability?

 - A) Intramuscular

 - B) Oral

 - C) Intravenous

 - D) Subcutaneous