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What is the most common mechanism of drug absorption?
What is the most common mechanism of drug absorption?
- Passive non-ionic diffusion (correct)
- Facilitated diffusion
- Osmosis
- Active transport
Which factor does not influence drug absorption?
Which factor does not influence drug absorption?
- Molecular size
- Degree of ionization
- Lipid solubility
- Temperature (correct)
What is the process where the drug dissolves in a solvent?
What is the process where the drug dissolves in a solvent?
- Dissolution (correct)
- Osmosis
- Diffusion
- Absorption
Which dosage forms are exempt from the disintegration requirement?
Which dosage forms are exempt from the disintegration requirement?
What is the most common dissolution testing apparatus described in USP chapter for oral drug absorption?
What is the most common dissolution testing apparatus described in USP chapter for oral drug absorption?
What is the pH range of the dissolution medium for oral drug absorption testing?
What is the pH range of the dissolution medium for oral drug absorption testing?
What is the rate-limiting step for low water soluble (hydrophobic) drugs in terms of oral drug absorption?
What is the rate-limiting step for low water soluble (hydrophobic) drugs in terms of oral drug absorption?
Which oral dosage form exhibits the most rapid absorption of all oral dosage forms?
Which oral dosage form exhibits the most rapid absorption of all oral dosage forms?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of controlled-release solid dosage forms?
What is the primary distinguishing feature of controlled-release solid dosage forms?
What does bioavailability indicate for oral products?
What does bioavailability indicate for oral products?
What are the three indices of bioavailability?
What are the three indices of bioavailability?
What does bioequivalence refer to?
What does bioequivalence refer to?
What is the primary focus of the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS)?
What is the primary focus of the Biopharmaceutics Classification System (BCS)?
What is the most common range for the dissolution medium pH in oral drug absorption testing?
What is the most common range for the dissolution medium pH in oral drug absorption testing?
What is the rate-limiting step for high water soluble (hydrophilic) drugs in terms of oral drug absorption?
What is the rate-limiting step for high water soluble (hydrophilic) drugs in terms of oral drug absorption?
What is the primary consideration for solid dosage forms to exhibit efficient drug absorption?
What is the primary consideration for solid dosage forms to exhibit efficient drug absorption?
