Which of the following factors is NOT a component of pharmacokinetics?
a. Absorption
b. Distribution
c. Biotransformation
d. Binding
d
Rationale: a. Explains the movement of a medication into the system.
b. Distribution is how the medication travels to target tissues or organs.
c. Biotransformation is how a medication is broken down in the system.
d. Binding is a component of pharmacodynamics.
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