Pharmacokinetics 101

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What are the two mechanisms through which drug absorption occurs?

Active diffusion and specialized transport mechanisms

Passive diffusion and specialized transport mechanisms (correct)

Active diffusion and passive transport mechanisms

Active transport and passive transport mechanisms

Which mechanisms does drug absorption occur through?

Active diffusion and specialized transport

Passive transport and facilitated diffusion

Active transport and facilitated diffusion

Passive diffusion and specialized transport (correct)

What are the two mechanisms through which drug absorption occurs?

Passive diffusion and specialized transport (correct)

Active transport and facilitated diffusion

Active diffusion and specialized transport

Active diffusion and passive transport

What factor affects dissolution rate and solubility of drugs?

Particle size Signup and view all the answers

What affects dissolution rate and solubility of a drug?

Particle size and amorphous form Signup and view all the answers

What factor affects dissolution rate and solubility?

Particle size Signup and view all the answers

What describes the rate and extent of drug absorption?

Bioavailability and bioequivalence Signup and view all the answers

What describes the rate and extent of drug absorption?

Bioavailability and bioequivalence Signup and view all the answers

What affects solubility and dissolution of drugs?

Both A and B Signup and view all the answers

What must generic drugs be in comparison to their brand-name counterparts?

Bioequivalent Signup and view all the answers

What must generic drugs be in comparison to their brand-name counterparts?

Bioequivalent Signup and view all the answers

What do bioavailability and bioequivalence describe?

The rate and extent of drug absorption Signup and view all the answers

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

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What is required for generic drugs to be approved?

They must be bioequivalent to their brand-name counterparts Signup and view all the answers

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

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

Which one of these is not a route of drug administration?

Intravenous Signup and view all the answers

What process involves chemical changes to drugs within the body?

Drug metabolism or biotransformation Signup and view all the answers

What does drug metabolism or biotransformation involve?

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

Through which bodily fluids do drugs get excreted?

Various bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs excreted from the body?

Through urine, feces, and other bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What is drug metabolism or biotransformation?

The process of chemical changes to drugs within the body Signup and view all the answers

How are drugs excreted from the body?

Through various bodily fluids Signup and view all the answers

What are some pharmacokinetic principles?

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

What are some pharmacokinetic principles?

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

What are some pharmacokinetic principles?

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

How can dosage regimen considerations be approached?

Empirically or kinetically Signup and view all the answers

How can dosage regimen considerations be approached?

Empirically or kinetically Signup and view all the answers

What factor affects solubility and dissolution?

Drug form Signup and view all the answers

What affects solubility and dissolution of a drug?

Crystal form and salt form Signup and view all the answers

How can dosage regimen considerations be approached?

Empirically or kinetically 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.