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