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?

<p>Convenience and popularity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To enhance drug bioavailability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First-pass metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By providing continuous drug release (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Faster absorption into systemic circulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are some drugs not suitable for oral delivery?

<p>They degrade in the acidic conditions of the stomach. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bypassing first-pass metabolism. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are implants intended for subcutaneous or intramuscular implantation?

<p>To allow localized drug delivery. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Convenience and popularity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do parenteral routes enhance the bioavailability of drugs?

<p>By targeting absorption directly into systemic circulation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It achieves pain relief by bypassing the gastrointestinal route. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Long-acting continuous drug release. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By bypassing first-pass metabolism and targeting systemic circulation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First pass metabolism in the liver (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Avoidance of gastrointestinal route and liver first pass metabolism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do implants differ from other drug delivery methods?

<p>They allow targeted and localized drug delivery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve pain reduction patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Acidic conditions in the stomach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By bypassing gastrointestinal route and liver metabolism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Continuous drug release for months to years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First pass metabolism effects in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First pass metabolism in the liver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Direct absorption into systemic circulation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Allow targeted and localized drug delivery (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Parenteral route (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Long-acting continuous drug release (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>First pass metabolism in the liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By targeting systemic circulation directly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bypassing first-pass metabolism in the liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By directly absorbing into systemic circulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To achieve pain reduction patterns efficiently (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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