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Which term refers to the ability of a drug to cause defects in a developing fetus?
Which term refers to the ability of a drug to cause defects in a developing fetus?
- Teratogenicity (correct)
- Polypharmacy
- Drug Safety
- Pharmacokinetics
In pharmacokinetics, which factor relates to the percentage of the drug reaching systemic circulation chemically unchanged?
In pharmacokinetics, which factor relates to the percentage of the drug reaching systemic circulation chemically unchanged?
- Bioavailability (correct)
- Carrier molecule
- Stomach contents
- Drug solubility
Which factor is crucial in considering drug dosages for individuals with liver disease?
Which factor is crucial in considering drug dosages for individuals with liver disease?
- Liver disease cumulative drug effect (correct)
- +Age
- Hx allergies/drug reactions
- Polypharmacy
Which route of drug administration typically provides the fastest speed of drug action?
Which route of drug administration typically provides the fastest speed of drug action?
What is the term used to define the range between the minimum effective dose and the minimum toxic dose of a drug?
What is the term used to define the range between the minimum effective dose and the minimum toxic dose of a drug?
What is the primary route of drug excretion?
What is the primary route of drug excretion?
Which process is responsible for the conversion of a drug into inactive compounds in the liver?
Which process is responsible for the conversion of a drug into inactive compounds in the liver?
Why is it important for protein molecules to release drugs bound to them?
Why is it important for protein molecules to release drugs bound to them?
What is the function of an antagonist drug?
What is the function of an antagonist drug?
Which system is responsible for metabolizing approximately 90% of drugs?
Which system is responsible for metabolizing approximately 90% of drugs?
What integumentary symptom is characterized by swelling under the skin instead of on the surface?
What integumentary symptom is characterized by swelling under the skin instead of on the surface?
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory symptom of anaphylactic shock?
Which of the following is NOT a respiratory symptom of anaphylactic shock?
What type of reaction is associated with microbial die-off induced by medication?
What type of reaction is associated with microbial die-off induced by medication?
Which drug-herb interactions affect pharmacokinetics by influencing stomach pH?
Which drug-herb interactions affect pharmacokinetics by influencing stomach pH?
What is a common gastrointestinal symptom associated with anaphylactic shock?
What is a common gastrointestinal symptom associated with anaphylactic shock?
What is the significance of half-life in drug administration?
What is the significance of half-life in drug administration?
How does liver or kidney disease affect the half-life of a drug?
How does liver or kidney disease affect the half-life of a drug?
What is the primary measure of drug safety known as?
What is the primary measure of drug safety known as?
Which factor affects the therapeutic margin of a drug?
Which factor affects the therapeutic margin of a drug?
What is a crucial consideration when combining Chinese medicinals with prescription medications?
What is a crucial consideration when combining Chinese medicinals with prescription medications?
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