12 Questions
First pass metabolism can happen in the gut wall.
True
Bioavailability is always 100% for all drugs.
False
Drugs administered IV have 0% bioavailability.
False
First pass metabolism increases the serum level of active drug.
False
The site of action is where absorption takes place.
False
Metabolism occurs after the drug has reached the systemic circulation.
False
The word pharmacology is derived from Greek pharmakon, "study of", and -logia "drug, poison"
False
Pharmacokinetics is the study of how the body responds to the drug.
True
Pharmacodynamics is the study of how the drug affects the body.
True
ADME stands for Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Elimination.
False
Pharmacology is divided into three parts.
False
Drugs are substances used in the cure of the disease.
False
This quiz covers the concepts of Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion of drugs in Pharmacology, including first pass metabolism and its effects on drug circulation.
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