07-27-2006, 04:24 PM
The distribution of elimination half-life of theophylline for adults (solid) and children (striped). Which of the following characteristics of children best explains these data?
A) Hepatic metabolism is faster
B) Oral absorption is poorer
C) Renal secretion is lower
D) Theophylline is less potent
E) Volume of distribution is larger
A) Hepatic metabolism is faster
B) Oral absorption is poorer
C) Renal secretion is lower
D) Theophylline is less potent
E) Volume of distribution is larger