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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?

To identify the cause of physical impairments like through X-ray imaging. Signup and view all the answers

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

Emaciated individuals have quicker drug metabolism rates. Signup and view all the answers

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

As a result of their lower body weight compared to adults. Signup and view all the answers

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

To restore normal bodily functions. Signup and view all the answers

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

Vaccines are preventive measures, while drugs treat existing diseases. Signup and view all the answers

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

As a result of differences in body weight affecting drug distribution. Signup and view all the answers

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

When females usually require smaller doses than males. Signup and view all the answers