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What are the three names that every drug has?
What are the three names that every drug has?
- Chemical name, Brand name, Nonproprietary name
- Chemical name, Official name, Trade name (correct)
- Generic name, Proprietary name, Chemical name
- Trade name, Generic name, Proprietary name
Which of the following is NOT listed as a pro for oral drug administration?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a pro for oral drug administration?
- Suitable for uncooperative or vomiting patients (correct)
- Easy
- Relatively fast
- Painless (usually)
What property of drugs influences absorption through the GI tract?
What property of drugs influences absorption through the GI tract?
- Ionization state (correct)
- Color
- Molecular shape
- Atomic weight
Which factor can slow down drug absorption through the GI tract?
Which factor can slow down drug absorption through the GI tract?
Which route of administration involves applying drugs onto the skin?
Which route of administration involves applying drugs onto the skin?
Why is oral administration considered not suitable for unconscious patients?
Why is oral administration considered not suitable for unconscious patients?
Which type of drug administration method bypasses the first pass and avoids digestion?
Which type of drug administration method bypasses the first pass and avoids digestion?
What is a major drawback associated with intravenous drug administration?
What is a major drawback associated with intravenous drug administration?
Which type of drug delivery method involves inserting medication into the anus?
Which type of drug delivery method involves inserting medication into the anus?
What is a key advantage of subcutaneous drug administration?
What is a key advantage of subcutaneous drug administration?
Which route of administration provides very rapid drug delivery to the brain but requires water-soluble drugs?
Which route of administration provides very rapid drug delivery to the brain but requires water-soluble drugs?
Why is intranasal drug administration a preferred method for some drugs like cocaine?
Why is intranasal drug administration a preferred method for some drugs like cocaine?
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