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Which organ eliminates volatile drug substances and products metabolized to carbon dioxide and water?
Which organ eliminates volatile drug substances and products metabolized to carbon dioxide and water?
- Lungs (correct)
- Liver
- Pancreas
- Kidneys
Which of the following is NOT a process in pharmacokinetics?
Which of the following is NOT a process in pharmacokinetics?
- Distribution
- Absorption (correct)
- Metabolism
- Excretion
Which type of urine promotes the elimination of weak base drugs?
Which type of urine promotes the elimination of weak base drugs?
- Alkaline urine
- Concentrated urine
- Acidic urine (correct)
- Neutral urine
How is drug absorption defined?
How is drug absorption defined?
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What is creatinine?
What is creatinine?
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Study Notes
Pharmacokinetics and Elimination
- The lungs eliminate volatile drug substances and products metabolized to carbon dioxide and water.
- Excretion is a process in pharmacokinetics, but Destruction is NOT a process in pharmacokinetics.
Urine pH and Drug Elimination
- Alkaline urine (high pH) promotes the elimination of weak base drugs.
Drug Absorption
- Drug absorption is defined as the movement of a drug from the site of administration into the bloodstream.
Renal Function and Biomarkers
- Creatinine is a biomarker of renal function, often used to assess kidney function and health.
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