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What is a key advantage of nasal drug delivery mentioned in the text?
What is a key advantage of nasal drug delivery mentioned in the text?
- Low drug permeability
- Bypassing hepatic first-pass metabolism (correct)
- Inefficient absorption due to a small surface area
- Exposure to harsh environmental conditions
Why is the nose considered an alternative route to the Central Nervous System (CNS) for drug delivery?
Why is the nose considered an alternative route to the Central Nervous System (CNS) for drug delivery?
- It has minimal drug permeability
- Exposes drugs to harsh gastrointestinal conditions
- Offers direct drug delivery to the brain through olfactory nerves (correct)
- Causes rapid excretion of drugs from the body
What characteristic makes nasal delivery particularly convenient for long-term therapy patients?
What characteristic makes nasal delivery particularly convenient for long-term therapy patients?
- Low patient compliance
- Potential direct drug delivery to the brain
- Convenience for patients in long-term therapy (correct)
- Minimal drug absorption
Which condition is avoided by choosing nasal drug delivery over other routes?
Which condition is avoided by choosing nasal drug delivery over other routes?
In what way does nasal drug delivery differ from traditional oral administration?
In what way does nasal drug delivery differ from traditional oral administration?
Why is nasal drug delivery considered non-invasive?
Why is nasal drug delivery considered non-invasive?
Which layer of the posterior segment is responsible for photoreception?
Which layer of the posterior segment is responsible for photoreception?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of ocular drug delivery systems?
Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of ocular drug delivery systems?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of ocular drug delivery systems?
Which of the following is NOT a limitation of ocular drug delivery systems?
Which of the following is NOT a precorneal factor influencing the bioavailability of topically applied ophthalmic drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a precorneal factor influencing the bioavailability of topically applied ophthalmic drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal ocular drug delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an ideal ocular drug delivery system?
Which of the following is NOT a disease affecting the posterior segment of the eye?
Which of the following is NOT a disease affecting the posterior segment of the eye?
Which formulation approach has shown good potential for controlling the rate and extent of drug release in nasal formulations?
Which formulation approach has shown good potential for controlling the rate and extent of drug release in nasal formulations?
What factor affects the droplet size and dose accuracy of nasal spray systems, which can impact nasal deposition?
What factor affects the droplet size and dose accuracy of nasal spray systems, which can impact nasal deposition?
Which formulation approach has been studied to target the CNS using nanoscale carriers?
Which formulation approach has been studied to target the CNS using nanoscale carriers?
What is the main limitation of nasal drops as a drug delivery system?
What is the main limitation of nasal drops as a drug delivery system?
Which formulation approach has shown improved retention and bioavailability of actives in comparison to liquid formulations?
Which formulation approach has shown improved retention and bioavailability of actives in comparison to liquid formulations?
What is the most important issue affecting drug delivery via the nasal route?
What is the most important issue affecting drug delivery via the nasal route?
What is the main challenge associated with the use of nasal drops?
What is the main challenge associated with the use of nasal drops?
Which formulation approach is considered favourable for nasal drug delivery due to its intimate adherence to the nasal mucosal surface?
Which formulation approach is considered favourable for nasal drug delivery due to its intimate adherence to the nasal mucosal surface?
What is the most critical factor affecting the bioavailability of drugs with high water solubility in nasal drug delivery?
What is the most critical factor affecting the bioavailability of drugs with high water solubility in nasal drug delivery?
Which formulation approach has been studied to prolong the residence time of drugs in the nasal cavity?
Which formulation approach has been studied to prolong the residence time of drugs in the nasal cavity?
What physicochemical property of drugs can influence nasal absorption?
What physicochemical property of drugs can influence nasal absorption?
Which nasal effect can hinder drug absorption due to poor membrane permeability?
Which nasal effect can hinder drug absorption due to poor membrane permeability?
What is a significant anatomical factor that can reduce nasal drug absorption and bioavailability?
What is a significant anatomical factor that can reduce nasal drug absorption and bioavailability?
Which part of the nasal cavity covers the main area and is crucial for drug absorption?
Which part of the nasal cavity covers the main area and is crucial for drug absorption?
What is a key aspect of the olfactory epithelium in rodents compared to humans?
What is a key aspect of the olfactory epithelium in rodents compared to humans?
Which type of drug absorption mechanism involves simple diffusion across membranes?
Which type of drug absorption mechanism involves simple diffusion across membranes?
In drug absorption, what is affected by the lipophilicity of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)?
In drug absorption, what is affected by the lipophilicity of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)?
Why do water-soluble drugs with molecular weight greater than 1000 Daltons exhibit poor bioavailability?
Why do water-soluble drugs with molecular weight greater than 1000 Daltons exhibit poor bioavailability?
