Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the volume of distribution (Vd) of a drug?

  • It is a constant value for all drugs and is not affected by any physiological factors.
  • It is the actual volume of the body tissues that the drug has distributed into.
  • It is a theoretical volume that represents the extent of drug distribution in the body relative to the plasma concentration. (correct)
  • It is the volume of plasma in which the total amount of drug would need to be uniformly distributed to provide the observed blood concentration.

    • What is the main effect of drug-protein binding on drug distribution?

  • It only affects the distribution of the drug in specific tissues, such as the brain and placenta.
  • It reduces the concentration of free, active drug available for distribution to tissues. (correct)
  • It has no effect on the distribution of the drug in the body.
  • It increases the concentration of free, active drug available for distribution to tissues.

    • What does the term 'redistribution of drugs' refer to?

  • The movement of drugs from the systemic circulation into body tissues.
  • The elimination of drugs from the body through excretion or metabolism.
  • The movement of drugs from tissues back into the systemic circulation. (correct)
  • The conversion of inactive drug metabolites back into the active form of the drug.

    • What can the volume of distribution (Vd) of a drug predict to a certain extent?

    <p>The pattern of the distribution of a drug in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of distribution (Vd) used to assess?

    <p>Drug distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primarily limits the delivery of drugs to the central nervous system?

    <p>Tight junctions between endothelial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors affect placental transfer of drugs?

    <p>Molecular size, physiochemical properties, protein binding, and placental blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the volume of distribution (Vd) independent of?

    <p>Dose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drugs distribute better to tissues?

    <p>Low molecular weight and high lipid solubility drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be appreciated based on the volume of distribution (Vd)?

    <p>The distribution pattern of a drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a volume of distribution (Vd) greater than 50 L indicate?

    <p>Drugs likely stored within specific cells or tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can the volume of distribution (Vd) be used to calculate for a patient?

    <p>A suitable dose based on the desired plasma concentration and bioavailability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following affects the volume of distribution (Vd)?

    <p>Drug molecular weight, lipid solubility, ionization in physiological pH, and protein binding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of a drug moving from the bloodstream to the target receptor called?

    <p>Drug distribution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological barrier limits the delivery of drugs to the central nervous system?

    <p>Blood-brain barrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the quantitative measure used to assess drug distribution?

    <p>Volume of distribution (Vd)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor influences drug distribution by affecting drug uptake by tissues and leading to drug accumulation in specific compartments?

    <p>Blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for drugs to diffuse into tissues and exert a pharmacological effect?

    <p>Free drugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease state can influence drug uptake by tissues and affect distribution?

    <p>Heart failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can compete with drugs for binding sites, reducing the percent drug bound and increasing the drug free fraction?

    <p>Endogenous compounds accumulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does drug elimination primarily occur, leading to the irreversible removal of drugs from the body?

    <p>Kidneys and liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does total clearance reflect in drug elimination?

    <p>All mechanisms of drug elimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reaction catalyzed by microsomal enzymes is the main type of phase 1 reaction in drug metabolism?

    <p>Oxidation reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does phase 2 drug metabolism involve?

    <p>Conjugation of the substrate with a second molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For drugs that are polar, how might they undergo conjugation in drug metabolism?

    <p>Directly without going through phase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can phase I metabolites that are sufficiently polar be readily excreted as?

    <p>Urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three ways in which drugs can be metabolized in drug metabolism?

    <p>Producing pharmacologically inactive metabolites, pharmacologically active metabolites, or converting inactive drugs to pharmacologically active metabolites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of metabolite is produced by phase 1 followed by phase 2 reactions, and how is it eliminated from the body?

    <p>Highly water soluble metabolite, readily eliminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes acetylation, a Phase II reaction in drug metabolism?

    <p>N-acetyltransferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a CYP P450 inducer?

    <p>Rifampin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does glucuronidation, the most common Phase II reaction, primarily occur?

    <p>Liver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme is responsible for metabolizing 90% of drugs in the Cytochrome P450 system?

    <p>CYP3A4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do CYP P450 inducers do to substrate metabolism?

    <p>Accelerate it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a CYP P450 inhibitor?

    <p>Clarithromycin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which enzyme catalyzes the most common Phase II reaction in drug metabolism?

    <p>UDP-glucuronosyltransferase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does pharmacogenetics play in drug metabolism?

    <p>Genetic variability leading to differences in drug metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the effect of smoking on drug metabolism?

    <p>Induction of drug metabolizing enzymes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a Phase II reaction in drug metabolism?

    <p>Glucuronidation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of prodrugs in drug metabolism?

    <p>Require metabolism into an active drug</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor affects drug metabolism in both genetic and environmental aspects?

    <p>Genetic polymorphisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor may lead to increased serum theophylline concentrations in smokers?

    <p>Polycyclic hydrocarbons in tobacco smoke inducing CYP1A2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may necessitate dose reduction of theophylline after smoking cessation?

    <p>Increased theophylline concentrations and possible toxicity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and theophylline concentrations is true?

    <p>NRT will not affect theophylline concentrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the factors affecting drug metabolism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Age, drug-drug interactions, hepatic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drug exemplifies a significant first-pass effect mentioned in the text?

    <p>Nitroglycerin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which drugs follow zero order kinetics according to the text?

    <p>Ethanol, phenytoin, theophylline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of zero order kinetics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Constant rate of metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of first order kinetics mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rate proportional to drug concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of line is obtained when plotting log concentration versus time for a drug following first order kinetics?

    <p>Straight line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of graph is required for a drug following first order kinetics?

    <p>Logarithmic graph</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the drug excretion routes mentioned in the text?

    <p>Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, tubular secretion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism Overview

    • Smokers taking theophylline may require higher doses due to polycyclic hydrocarbons in tobacco smoke inducing CYP1A2, resulting in increased serum theophylline concentrations.
    • Smoking cessation may lead to increased theophylline concentrations and possible toxicity, necessitating dose reduction, to be monitored after just one week.
    • Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) will not affect theophylline concentrations as it is the polycyclic hydrocarbons, not nicotine, that increase theophylline clearance.
    • Factors affecting drug metabolism include age, drug-drug interactions, and diseases such as hepatic, cardiac, endocrine, and pulmonary diseases.
    • The first-pass effect occurs when a drug is rapidly metabolized in the liver or gut wall during its initial passage, affecting bioavailability.
    • Nitroglycerin exemplifies a drug with a significant first-pass effect, with less than 1% bioavailability in oral doses, necessitating sublingual administration.
    • Drug metabolism follows zero order and first order kinetics, with few drugs following zero order kinetics including ethanol, phenytoin, and theophylline.
    • Zero order kinetics result in a constant rate of metabolism, while first order kinetics lead to a rate proportional to drug concentration.
    • The rate of metabolism is constant for zero order reactions, leading to a linear decline of concentration with time, while first order reactions exhibit an exponential decline.
    • First order kinetics result in a straight line when plotting log concentration versus time, with a constant fraction of drug being eliminated.
    • A straight line is not obtained when plotting concentration versus time for a drug following first order kinetics, requiring the use of logarithmic graphs.
    • Drug excretion routes include glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion, with renal function being monitored to calculate total, hepatic, and renal clearance of a drug.

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    Test your knowledge of pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism with this quiz. Explore the impact of factors like smoking, age, and disease on drug metabolism, as well as the concepts of first-pass effect and drug kinetics.

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