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Pharmacokinetics 101

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Which mechanism(s) does drug absorption occur through?

None of the above

Specialized transport mechanisms only

Both passive diffusion and specialized transport mechanisms (correct)

Passive diffusion only

What affects dissolution rate and solubility of a drug?

Crystal or amorphous drug form only

Salt forms only

Both particle size and crystal or amorphous drug form and salt forms (correct)

Particle size only

What do bioavailability and bioequivalence describe?

Both the rate and extent of drug absorption (correct)

None of the above

The extent of drug absorption only

The rate of drug absorption only

What must generic drugs be compared to?

Their brand-name counterparts Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?

Intestinal Signup and view all the answers

What is drug metabolism or biotransformation?

Chemical changes to drugs within the body Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs excreted from the body?

Through the kidneys and other bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What are some pharmacokinetic principles?

Both half-life, clearance, and dosage regimen considerations Signup and view all the answers

How can dosage regimen considerations be approached?

Both empirically and kinetically Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does NOT affect solubility and dissolution of a drug?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drug absorption occurs through passive diffusion or specialized transport mechanisms.
Particle size affects dissolution rate and solubility.
Crystal or amorphous drug form and salt forms affect solubility and dissolution.
Bioavailability and bioequivalence describe the rate and extent of drug absorption.
Generic drugs must be bioequivalent to their brand-name counterparts.
Different routes of drug administration include oral, rectal, parenteral, epicutaneous, ocular, otic, nasal, and others.
Drug metabolism or biotransformation involves chemical changes to drugs within the body.
Excretion of drugs occurs through various bodily fluids.
Pharmacokinetic principles include half-life, clearance, and dosage regimen considerations.
Dosage regimen considerations can be approached empirically or kinetically.

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Test your knowledge of pharmacokinetics with this quiz! From drug absorption to dosage regimen considerations, this quiz covers essential topics in the field. Brush up on your understanding of drug forms, routes of administration, metabolism, and excretion. Challenge yourself with questions on bioavailability, bioequivalence, and pharmacokinetic principles like clearance and half-life. Whether you're a student or a practicing healthcare professional, this quiz is a great way to reinforce your pharmacokinetics knowledge.