If a drug follows first-order kinetics, what happens to the rate of elimination as the plasma concentration increases?
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Correct answer: The rate of elimination increases proportionally
In first-order kinetics, the elimination rate is directly proportional to the drug concentration. As more drug is present, the body clears a larger absolute amount per unit of time, though the fraction cleared remains the same.
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