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