General Pharmacology Basics
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What is the main function of a drug according to the text?

  • Diagnosing diseases
  • Producing biological responses (correct)
  • Enhancing physical or mental well-being
  • Preventing diseases

    • Which type of drug binds to a receptor but does not activate it?

  • Receptor
  • Partial agonist
  • Antagonist (correct)
  • Agonist

    • What is the function of an agonist drug on a receptor?

  • Diagnosing diseases
  • Preventing other drugs from binding
  • Binding to the receptor without response
  • Activating the receptor (correct)

    • Which of the following is not a source of drugs according to the text?

    <p>Genetic engineering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a partial agonist on a receptor?

    <p>Interacting with the receptor but not fully activating it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration allows drugs to pass directly to the systemic circulation?

    <p>Parenteral administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of rectal absorption as a route of administration?

    <p>Irritation of the rectal mucosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which parenteral route of administration has the advantage of allowing rapid and complete drug bioavailability?

    <p>Intravenous injection (IV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is suitable for children and unconscious patients according to the text?

    <p>Rectal administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common disadvantage associated with parenteral administration mentioned in the text?

    <p>Transmission of diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dosage form is specifically mentioned as suitable for drugs that are destroyed by digestive enzymes?

    <p>Sublingual solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of oral administration of drugs according to the text?

    <p>Not suitable for unconscious patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration is described as being easy, safe, and suitable for self-use?

    <p>Oral administration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic should sublingual administration drugs possess according to the text?

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

    What is a disadvantage of sublingual administration of drugs according to the text?

    <p>Not suitable for drugs that cause Vasovagal Collapse (V.C.)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of preparation is specifically mentioned for injection according to the text?

    <p>Triple distilled</p> Signup and view all the answers

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