Medicine: Types and Uses Quiz

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Why might heavy, burly clients require larger doses of drugs compared to weak, emaciated individuals?

  • Heavy clients have more fat tissue which can alter drug distribution. (correct)
  • Due to a higher body surface area in heavy clients.
  • Because heavy clients have a higher metabolic rate.
  • Emaciated individuals have slower drug absorption rates.

In the context of drug dosage, why might sex be a factor to consider?

  • Males tend to have lower drug tolerance than females.
  • Sex hormones can influence drug absorption rates.
  • Sex-specific dosing accounts for differences in body fat composition. (correct)
  • Females generally metabolize drugs faster than males.

How does age influence drug dosage requirements?

  • Infants require larger drug doses than elderly individuals.
  • Dosage adjustments are necessary for children and elderly due to differences in drug clearance rates. (correct)
  • Children metabolize drugs slower than adults.
  • Adults require higher doses of drugs due to a faster metabolism.

What is the primary purpose of diagnostic drugs like barium in the medical field?

<p>To identify the cause of physical impairments like through X-ray imaging. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might weak, emaciated individuals require smaller drug doses than heavy, burly clients?

<p>Emaciated individuals have quicker drug metabolism rates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might infants, children, and aged individuals require a smaller dosage of drugs compared to adults?

<p>As a result of their lower body weight compared to adults. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of drugs like digitalis in the treatment of diseases?

<p>To restore normal bodily functions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do vaccines differ from drugs used for treatment or cure of diseases?

<p>Vaccines are preventive measures, while drugs treat existing diseases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might heavy clients require larger doses of drugs compared to weak individuals?

<p>As a result of differences in body weight affecting drug distribution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario might the dosage of a drug need to be modified according to sex?

<p>When females usually require smaller doses than males. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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