Answer to Practice Problem #2 for Determinants of Drug Disposition Tutorial:

 

 

Since it reaches the minimum effective concentration most rapidly, the aqueous solution of pentobarbital would provide the shortest onset of effect. The solution would also provide the greatest intensity of effect, since it achieves the highest concentration.

 

 

Last revised 06/04/04

 

ã 2004 -  Craig K. Svensson, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

 

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