16 Questions
What is the main function of a drug according to the text?
Producing biological responses
Which type of drug binds to a receptor but does not activate it?
Antagonist
What is the function of an agonist drug on a receptor?
Activating the receptor
Which of the following is not a source of drugs according to the text?
Genetic engineering
What is the role of a partial agonist on a receptor?
Interacting with the receptor but not fully activating it
Which route of administration allows drugs to pass directly to the systemic circulation?
Parenteral administration
What is a disadvantage of rectal absorption as a route of administration?
Irritation of the rectal mucosa
Which parenteral route of administration has the advantage of allowing rapid and complete drug bioavailability?
Intravenous injection (IV)
Which route of administration is suitable for children and unconscious patients according to the text?
Rectal administration
What is a common disadvantage associated with parenteral administration mentioned in the text?
Transmission of diseases
Which dosage form is specifically mentioned as suitable for drugs that are destroyed by digestive enzymes?
Sublingual solutions
What is a disadvantage of oral administration of drugs according to the text?
Not suitable for unconscious patients
Which route of administration is described as being easy, safe, and suitable for self-use?
Oral administration
What characteristic should sublingual administration drugs possess according to the text?
Solubility
What is a disadvantage of sublingual administration of drugs according to the text?
Not suitable for drugs that cause Vasovagal Collapse (V.C.)
Which type of preparation is specifically mentioned for injection according to the text?
Triple distilled
Explore the fundamental concepts of pharmacology, including the definition of drugs, receptors, agonists, and antagonists. Test your knowledge on how drugs interact with receptors to produce biological responses.
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