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