Hydrocarbons in which carbon atoms are connected by only single bonds in straight chains or branched chains are called a. alkanes.
b. alkynes.
c. alkenes.
d. aromatic hydrocarbons.

Thus, it follows that after 4 to 5 half-lives, the plasma concentrations of a given drug will be below a clinically relevant concentration and thus will be considered eliminated. Conversely, the accumulation of a drug can reach a steady-state during an infusion