Drug Response in Females Quiz
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Why do females generally need smaller doses of drugs compared to males?

  • Females have more fat and less microsomal enzymes, leading to more protein binding (correct)
  • Females have a higher concentration of neurotransmitters, leading to quicker drug absorption
  • Females have lower protein binding capacity and higher microsomal enzymes, leading to faster drug clearance
  • Females have more muscle and higher microsomal enzymes, leading to faster drug metabolism
  • Which hormones are primarily limited to specific sexes?

  • Estrogens for males and androgens for females
  • Androgens for males and estrogens for females (correct)
  • Progesterone for males and estrogens for females
  • Testosterone for females and estrogens for males
  • Which type of drugs may be contraindicated in females?

  • Antibiotics
  • Purgatives (correct)
  • Antihistamines
  • Antidepressants
  • Which of the following is NOT a reversible effect of general anesthetics?

    <p>Analgesia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are general anesthetics primarily administered?

    <p>Intravenously</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes general anesthetics from sedatives?

    <p>Lack of awareness to painful stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property do all general anesthetics share?

    <p>Hydrophobicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of general anesthetics?

    <p>Loss of consciousness</p> Signup and view all the answers

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