Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
The study of drugs and their interactions with the body is known as:
a. Pharmacodynamics b. Pharmacology c. Pharmacokinetics d. Pharmaceuticals |
b. Pharmacology
|
|
|
The actions of the body on a drug, including absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination, is known as:
a. Pharmacodynamics b. Pharmacology c. Pharmacokinetics d. Pharmaceuticals |
c. Pharmacokinetics
|
|
|
The effects of a drug on the body, including receptor interactions, dose-response relationships, and mechanisms of therapeutic and toxic effects, is known as:
a. Pharmacodynamics b. Pharmacology c. Pharmacokinetics d. Pharmaceuticals |
a. Pharmacodynamics
|
|
|
In order, the four fundamental pathways of drug movement and modification are:
a. Absorption, metabolism, distribution, elimination b. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination c. Ingestion, absorption, metabolism, elimination d. Absorption, metabolism, elimination |
b. Absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination
|
|
|
The most common enteral route of drug administration is:
a. Rectal b. Sublingual c. Oral d. Transdermal |
c. Oral
|
|
|
The most common parenteral route of drug administration is:
a. Inhalation b. Intramuscular c. Intravenous d. Subcutaneous |
c. Intravenous
|
|
|
An advantage of oral vs. IV route of administration is:
a. Better absorption b. Better distribution c. First pass through the liver d. Non-invasive |
d. Non-invasive
|
|
|
The most important advantage of IV vs. oral medications is:
a. More convenient b. 100% distribution c. First pass through the liver d. Cleaner |
b. 100% distribution
|
|
|
What is the most accurate statement of the effect of pH on drug absorption?
a. More acidic, more easily absorbed b. More neutral, easier to pass through the cell membrane c. More alkaline, less adverse effects d. pH doesn't have any effect on drug absorption |
b. More neutral, easier to pass through the cell membrane
|
|
|
Which is not a physical factor affecting drug absorption?
a. Drug pH b. Blood flow to absorption site c. Surface area available d. Contact time |
a. Drug pH
|
