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Which factor affects drug absorption through sublingual and buccal routes?
Which factor affects drug absorption through sublingual and buccal routes?
- Particle size
- Lipophilicity of the drug
- Ventilation rate
- Molecular weight of the drug (correct)
How does increased small intestine transit time (SITT) affect drug absorption?
How does increased small intestine transit time (SITT) affect drug absorption?
- It decreases the time needed for drug absorption
- It increases the time needed for drug absorption (correct)
- It has no effect on drug absorption
- It decreases drug-drug interactions
Which condition would likely result in decreased drug absorption due to reduced stomach acid?
Which condition would likely result in decreased drug absorption due to reduced stomach acid?
- Achlorhydria (correct)
- Malabsorption
- Ulcerative colitis
- Crohn’s disease
In which type of diffusion does a lipophilic drug move through capillary walls?
In which type of diffusion does a lipophilic drug move through capillary walls?
How do proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole affect drug absorption when taken with ketoconazole?
How do proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole affect drug absorption when taken with ketoconazole?
Which region is the major site for drug absorption?
Which region is the major site for drug absorption?
What accelerates gastric emptying and promotes the absorption of drugs like aspirin in the duodenum?
What accelerates gastric emptying and promotes the absorption of drugs like aspirin in the duodenum?
Which physicochemical property of a drug affects its absorption and excretion in the body?
Which physicochemical property of a drug affects its absorption and excretion in the body?
Which type of drugs are absorbed quickly in the gut but excreted poorly in the kidney?
Which type of drugs are absorbed quickly in the gut but excreted poorly in the kidney?
What is the primary purpose of enteric coating on oral drugs?
What is the primary purpose of enteric coating on oral drugs?
How does high caloric food affect drug absorption?
How does high caloric food affect drug absorption?
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