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What is the absorption pathway for oral tablets?
What is the absorption pathway for oral tablets?
- Superior mesenteric vein, jugular vein, inferior vena cava, arterial circulation
- Mucous membranes, jugular vein, superior vena cava, heart
- Liver, arterial circulation, entire body
- GI mucosa, superior mesenteric vein, portal vein, liver, inferior vena cava, heart (correct)
How do substances administered sublingually or buccally get absorbed?
How do substances administered sublingually or buccally get absorbed?
- Liver, inferior vena cava, arterial circulation
- Mucous membranes in the sublingual or buccal areas, sublingual or buccal veins and capillaries, jugular vein, superior vena cava, heart (correct)
- GI mucosa, superior mesenteric vein, portal vein, liver
- Jugular vein, inferior vena cava, arterial circulation, entire body
What is the role of the liver in the absorption pathway of oral tablets?
What is the role of the liver in the absorption pathway of oral tablets?
- Bypassing the digestive system
- Absorption through mucous membranes
- Direct transportation to the heart
- Significant processing and metabolism (correct)
Which vein transports substances administered sublingually or buccally to the heart?
Which vein transports substances administered sublingually or buccally to the heart?
What is the primary reason for using sublingual or buccal administration for certain medications?
What is the primary reason for using sublingual or buccal administration for certain medications?
What is the main difference between sublingual and buccal administration?
What is the main difference between sublingual and buccal administration?
What type of drugs can be absorbed through passive diffusion in sublingual and buccal administration?
What type of drugs can be absorbed through passive diffusion in sublingual and buccal administration?
What role does the pH of saliva play in drug absorption in the sublingual and buccal route?
What role does the pH of saliva play in drug absorption in the sublingual and buccal route?
What is the purpose of using a small dose for sublingual tablet formulations?
What is the purpose of using a small dose for sublingual tablet formulations?
What is a common problem associated with nitroglycerin tablets?
What is a common problem associated with nitroglycerin tablets?
Why do buccal tablets typically not contain disintegrants?
Why do buccal tablets typically not contain disintegrants?
What is the purpose of mucoadhesive in buccal tablets?
What is the purpose of mucoadhesive in buccal tablets?
What is the primary function of chewable tablets?
What is the primary function of chewable tablets?
What is the purpose of using layers in tablet formulation?
What is the purpose of using layers in tablet formulation?
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