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?

To minimize toxic effects of poisons Signup and view all the answers

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

Distribution Signup and view all the answers

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

To move drugs against concentration gradients Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase drug solubility in water Signup and view all the answers

Where does the majority of drug metabolism occur?

Smooth endoplasmic reticulum of liver cells Signup and view all the answers

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

Activating prodrugs Signup and view all the answers

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

Drug distribution in the body Signup and view all the answers

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

Hemodialysis Signup and view all the answers

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

Forcing diuresis Signup and view all the answers

How does phase 2 metabolism differ from phase 1 metabolism?

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

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

Inflammation and anemia Signup and view all the answers

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

To enhance toxin removal Signup and view all the answers

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

To minimize treatment complications Signup and view all the answers

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