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What is the definition of a drug?
What is the definition of a drug?
- A substance used to improve physical fitness
- An organic compound found in plants
- A chemical substance used in disease treatment (correct)
- A protein macromolecule present on cell surface
Which type of drug binds to a receptor to produce a response?
Which type of drug binds to a receptor to produce a response?
- Partial agonist
- Agonist (correct)
- Synthetic drug
- Antagonist
What is the role of an antagonist drug?
What is the role of an antagonist drug?
- Partially activates the receptor
- Produces a response by binding to a receptor
- Occupies the receptor without activating it (correct)
- Enhances physical well-being
Which source does aspirin belong to?
Which source does aspirin belong to?
What is the function of a partial agonist?
What is the function of a partial agonist?
Which route of administration is suitable for children and unconscious patients?
Which route of administration is suitable for children and unconscious patients?
What is a disadvantage of rectal administration mentioned in the text?
What is a disadvantage of rectal administration mentioned in the text?
Which type of reaction is reported to be more frequent with intravenous injections in the text?
Which type of reaction is reported to be more frequent with intravenous injections in the text?
What is a notable advantage of parenteral administration mentioned in the text?
What is a notable advantage of parenteral administration mentioned in the text?
What is a common disadvantage of rectal absorption according to the text?
What is a common disadvantage of rectal absorption according to the text?
Which route of drug administration involves placing drugs under the tongue?
Which route of drug administration involves placing drugs under the tongue?
What dosage form is suitable for drugs that need to be inhaled?
What dosage form is suitable for drugs that need to be inhaled?
What is a disadvantage of oral drug administration?
What is a disadvantage of oral drug administration?
Which type of drug is NOT suitable for sublingual administration?
Which type of drug is NOT suitable for sublingual administration?
What is a requirement for drugs used in topical administration?
What is a requirement for drugs used in topical administration?
Which dosage form is typically used for drugs that need to bypass the first pass metabolism?
Which dosage form is typically used for drugs that need to bypass the first pass metabolism?
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Definition of a drug
Definition of a drug
A chemical substance used in disease treatment
Agonist
Agonist
A drug that binds to a receptor to produce a response
Antagonist drug
Antagonist drug
Occupies the receptor without activating it
Source of aspirin
Source of aspirin
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Partial agonist
Partial agonist
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Rectal administration
Rectal administration
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Disadvantage of rectal administration
Disadvantage of rectal administration
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Frequency of reactions with IV injections
Frequency of reactions with IV injections
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Advantage of parenteral administration
Advantage of parenteral administration
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Disadvantage of rectal absorption
Disadvantage of rectal absorption
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Sublingual administration
Sublingual administration
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Dosage form for inhaled drugs
Dosage form for inhaled drugs
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Disadvantage of oral drug administration
Disadvantage of oral drug administration
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Unsuitable drugs for sublingual
Unsuitable drugs for sublingual
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Topical administration requirement
Topical administration requirement
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Dosage form for bypassing first pass metabolism
Dosage form for bypassing first pass metabolism
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