The half life of a drug eliminated by first order elimination kinetics – McqOptions

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1.	The half life of a drug eliminated by first order elimination kinetics will be longer in individuals who have an:
A.	increased volume of distribution or increased clearance
B.	increased volume of distribution or decreased clearance
C.	decreased volume of distribution or increased clearance
D.	decreased volume of distribution or decreased clearance
Answer» C. decreased volume of distribution or increased clearance

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