11 Questions
Which factor affects drug absorption through sublingual and buccal routes?
Molecular weight of the drug
How does increased small intestine transit time (SITT) affect drug absorption?
It increases the time needed for drug absorption
Which condition would likely result in decreased drug absorption due to reduced stomach acid?
Achlorhydria
In which type of diffusion does a lipophilic drug move through capillary walls?
Subcutaneous diffusion
How do proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole affect drug absorption when taken with ketoconazole?
Decrease ketoconazole absorption
Which region is the major site for drug absorption?
Ileum
What accelerates gastric emptying and promotes the absorption of drugs like aspirin in the duodenum?
Metoclopramide
Which physicochemical property of a drug affects its absorption and excretion in the body?
Log P
Which type of drugs are absorbed quickly in the gut but excreted poorly in the kidney?
Lipid soluble drugs
What is the primary purpose of enteric coating on oral drugs?
To protect the active ingredient in the stomach
How does high caloric food affect drug absorption?
Delays transit time through the gut
Test your knowledge on pharmacokinetics, drug absorption, mechanisms like aquaporins and pinocytosis, and factors influencing absorption in different regions of the gastrointestinal tract. Explore topics like macromolecules, vesicle formation, and the role of proteins like Vitamin A, D, E, and K.
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