Drug Delivery Routes Quiz

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Which drug delivery route is most suitable for drugs with low bioavailability and narrow therapeutic index?

Intramuscular route

Parenteral route (correct)

Oral route

Implants

Why are many drugs not suitable for delivery via the oral route?

They are not absorbed well through the intestines

They degrade in stomach acid or intestinal alkaline conditions (correct)

They have high bioavailability

They have low therapeutic index

Which drug delivery method provides continuous drug release for long periods of months to years?

Implants (correct)

Intravenous route

Parenteral route

Subcutaneous route

What is a primary advantage of the oral drug delivery route?

Convenience and popularity Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a renewed interest in parenteral administration for achieving pain reduction patterns?

To enhance drug bioavailability Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable drawback of the oral drug delivery route?

First-pass metabolism Signup and view all the answers

How do implants achieve a therapeutic effect with lower concentrations of drug?

By providing continuous drug release Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of parenteral routes over oral routes in relation to drug delivery efficiency?

Faster absorption into systemic circulation Signup and view all the answers

Why are some drugs not suitable for oral delivery?

They degrade in the acidic conditions of the stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of parenteral administration for drugs with low bioavailability and narrow therapeutic index?

Bypassing first-pass metabolism. Signup and view all the answers

Why are implants intended for subcutaneous or intramuscular implantation?

To allow localized drug delivery. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason behind the popularity of the oral route for drug delivery?

Convenience and popularity. Signup and view all the answers

How do parenteral routes enhance the bioavailability of drugs?

By targeting absorption directly into systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

Why is there renewed interest in parenteral administration for pain reduction patterns?

It achieves pain relief by bypassing the gastrointestinal route. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of implants as a drug delivery method?

Long-acting continuous drug release. Signup and view all the answers

How do parenteral routes help in achieving drug bioavailability and therapeutic effect?

By bypassing first-pass metabolism and targeting systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

Why are many drugs not suitable for delivery via the oral route?

First pass metabolism in the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of using the parenteral route for drug delivery?

Avoidance of gastrointestinal route and liver first pass metabolism Signup and view all the answers

How do implants differ from other drug delivery methods?

They allow targeted and localized drug delivery Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a renewed interest in parenteral administration for drug delivery?

To achieve pain reduction patterns Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced by drugs delivered via the oral route?

Acidic conditions in the stomach Signup and view all the answers

In what way do parenteral routes improve drug bioavailability compared to oral routes?

By bypassing gastrointestinal route and liver metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to implants providing long-acting drug release?

Continuous drug release for months to years Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately describes why some drugs are unsuitable for oral delivery?

First pass metabolism effects in the liver Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to the unsuitability of many drugs for delivery via the oral route?

First pass metabolism in the liver Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary advantages of the parenteral route for drug delivery?

Direct absorption into systemic circulation Signup and view all the answers

Why are implants considered beneficial for drug delivery compared to other methods?

Allow targeted and localized drug delivery Signup and view all the answers

Which administration way can help drugs achieve enhanced absorption and bioavailability?

Parenteral route Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable advantage of implants as a drug delivery method?

Long-acting continuous drug release Signup and view all the answers

Why might many drugs not be suitable for oral route delivery?

First pass metabolism in the liver Signup and view all the answers

How do parenteral routes differ from the oral route in terms of achieving pain reduction patterns?

By targeting systemic circulation directly Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of implants that contributes to their effectiveness in drug delivery?

Bypassing first-pass metabolism in the liver Signup and view all the answers

In what way do parenteral routes improve drug bioavailability compared to oral routes?

By directly absorbing into systemic circulation Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a renewed interest in using parenteral administration for drug delivery?

To achieve pain reduction patterns efficiently Signup and view all the answers

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Which drug delivery route is most suitable for drugs with low bioavailability and narrow therapeutic index?

Why are many drugs not suitable for delivery via the oral route?

Which drug delivery method provides continuous drug release for long periods of months to years?

What is a primary advantage of the oral drug delivery route?

Why is there a renewed interest in parenteral administration for achieving pain reduction patterns?

What is a notable drawback of the oral drug delivery route?

How do implants achieve a therapeutic effect with lower concentrations of drug?

What is the main advantage of parenteral routes over oral routes in relation to drug delivery efficiency?

Why are some drugs not suitable for oral delivery?

What is a key advantage of parenteral administration for drugs with low bioavailability and narrow therapeutic index?

Why are implants intended for subcutaneous or intramuscular implantation?

What is the main reason behind the popularity of the oral route for drug delivery?

How do parenteral routes enhance the bioavailability of drugs?

Why is there renewed interest in parenteral administration for pain reduction patterns?

What is a key feature of implants as a drug delivery method?

How do parenteral routes help in achieving drug bioavailability and therapeutic effect?

Why are many drugs not suitable for delivery via the oral route?

What is a key advantage of using the parenteral route for drug delivery?

How do implants differ from other drug delivery methods?

Why is there a renewed interest in parenteral administration for drug delivery?

What is a common challenge faced by drugs delivered via the oral route?

In what way do parenteral routes improve drug bioavailability compared to oral routes?

Which factor contributes to implants providing long-acting drug release?

Which statement accurately describes why some drugs are unsuitable for oral delivery?

Which factor contributes to the unsuitability of many drugs for delivery via the oral route?

What is one of the primary advantages of the parenteral route for drug delivery?

Why are implants considered beneficial for drug delivery compared to other methods?

Which administration way can help drugs achieve enhanced absorption and bioavailability?

What is a notable advantage of implants as a drug delivery method?

Why might many drugs not be suitable for oral route delivery?

How do parenteral routes differ from the oral route in terms of achieving pain reduction patterns?

What is a key feature of implants that contributes to their effectiveness in drug delivery?

In what way do parenteral routes improve drug bioavailability compared to oral routes?

Why is there a renewed interest in using parenteral administration for drug delivery?

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