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Which factor affects the action of drugs at higher altitudes?
Which factor affects the action of drugs at higher altitudes?
- Racial differences
- Low metabolism (correct)
- High humidity
- Slow disintegration of solid drugs
In which climate do purgatives act better according to the text?
In which climate do purgatives act better according to the text?
- Cold and humid
- Hot and dry
- Hot and humid (correct)
- Cold and dry
What happens to the action of outdated tetracyclines?
What happens to the action of outdated tetracyclines?
- Increased effectiveness
- No change in action
- Reduced toxicity
- Excretion of amino acids in urine (correct)
In what form do drugs show rapid onset of action according to the text?
In what form do drugs show rapid onset of action according to the text?
Which factor can affect drug absorption by causing decreased binding sites for drugs?
Which factor can affect drug absorption by causing decreased binding sites for drugs?
For which condition is it important to consider drug excretion through breast milk?
For which condition is it important to consider drug excretion through breast milk?
In which situation are drugs better absorbed in an empty stomach?
In which situation are drugs better absorbed in an empty stomach?
Which factor affects drug dosage as it is given per kg of this measure?
Which factor affects drug dosage as it is given per kg of this measure?
Which physiological response to a drug can lead to skin rashes, urticaria, and bronchoconstriction?
Which physiological response to a drug can lead to skin rashes, urticaria, and bronchoconstriction?
Study Notes
Factors Affecting Drug Action
- Higher altitude affects the action of drugs due to lower oxygen levels.
- Purgatives act better in hot and humid climate.
Drug Absorption and Action
- Outdated tetracyclines can cause kidney damage.
- Drugs in the lipophilic form show rapid onset of action.
Factors Affecting Drug Absorption
- Gastritis can affect drug absorption by causing decreased binding sites for drugs.
Drug Administration and Excretion
- It's important to consider drug excretion through breast milk for lactating women.
- Some drugs are better absorbed in an empty stomach.
Drug Dosage
- Drug dosage is affected by body surface area, as it is given per kg of body surface area.
Adverse Drug Reactions
- Histamine release, a physiological response to a drug, can lead to skin rashes, urticaria, and bronchoconstriction.
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Test your knowledge of how environmental factors, climate, racial differences, and drug preparation can influence drug metabolism and effectiveness in this pharmacology quiz.
