9 Questions
Which of the following best describes clearance?
The rate of drug elimination in terms of the volume of fluid cleared per unit time
What units are commonly used to express clearance?
ml/min or L/hr
If the apparent volume of distribution (VD) of a drug is 50 L and the total body clearance of the drug is 40 ml/min, how much of the 50 L would be cleared of the drug per minute?
40 ml
What does the total body clearance consider?
The body as a single drug eliminating system
What is the volume of distribution (VD) of a drug if 30 ml of the 40 L is cleared of the drug per minute?
70 L
Which two major organs are responsible for drug elimination?
Kidneys and liver
What is the term used to describe drug elimination through the kidneys?
Renal clearance
Which physiological factor can affect drug clearance?
Age
Which organ is NOT considered a non-renal pathway of drug elimination?
Lung
Test your knowledge on drug clearance with this quiz! Learn about the different factors that affect drug elimination and how clearance is calculated. Challenge yourself to understand the concept of clearance in terms of fluid volume cleared of a drug per unit time.
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