Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Quiz
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What does pharmacokinetics study in relation to drugs?

  • Drug composition and structure
  • Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination (correct)
  • Drug manufacturing process
  • Drug packaging and labeling
  • Which process involves moving drugs from the administration site to the bloodstream?

  • Absorption (correct)
  • Distribution
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Exocytosis
  • How do drugs cross cell membranes when entering the body?

  • Through direct diffusion only
  • Via active transport only
  • By pinocytosis and exocytosis (correct)
  • By crossing the epidermal layer
  • What is the purpose of understanding pharmacokinetics for health professionals?

    <p>To minimize toxic effects of poisons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process involves moving a drug through the body to specific areas and storing it in tissues?

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

    What is the main role of active transport in drug movement?

    <p>To move drugs against concentration gradients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of metabolism in the context of pharmaceuticals and therapeutics?

    <p>To increase drug solubility in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does the majority of drug metabolism occur?

    <p>Smooth endoplasmic reticulum of liver cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the cytochrome P450 enzyme system in drug metabolism?

    <p>Activating prodrugs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of volume of distribution (Vd) predict in pharmacokinetics?

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

    Which medical treatment is effective for eliminating toxins with low molecular weight and high availability?

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

    What is one way toxins can be eliminated besides hemodialysis or altering urinary pH?

    <p>Forcing diuresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does phase 2 metabolism differ from phase 1 metabolism?

    <p>Phase 2 involves adding another substance to increase solubility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factors can affect drug distribution in tissues besides protein binding?

    <p>Inflammation and anemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) aim to achieve regarding toxic ingestions?

    <p>To enhance toxin removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding the pharmacokinetics of specific toxins essential for effective toxin elimination techniques?

    <p>To minimize treatment complications</p> Signup and view all the answers

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