Questions and Answers
What are the three names that every drug has?
Chemical name, Generic name, Trade name
Why is oral drug administration considered safe?
It requires no equipment or help
What factor influences the solubility of drugs in cellular membranes?
Ionization
Why might some drugs not be suitable for oral administration?
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What type of drug administration involves applying the drug onto the skin?
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How does local pH in the gastrointestinal tract affect drug absorption?
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What is a disadvantage of injecting drugs intravenously (I.V.)?
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Which type of drug administration is the fastest method to deliver a drug to the brain?
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Why must one be very careful to avoid arteries or veins when administering drugs intramuscularly (I.M.)?
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Which characteristic makes subcutaneous drug injection different from other methods?
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What advantage does buccal drug administration offer over rectal administration?
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Why must drugs administered intranasally be completely water soluble?
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