Pharmacokinetics Chapter 1 Quiz
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What may decrease the half-life of a drug?

  • Diminished renal plasma flow
  • Decreased hepatic blood flow
  • Increased metabolism (correct)
  • Increased protein binding
  • What may increase the half-life of a drug in cardiogenic shock?

  • Decreased protein binding
  • Increased hepatic blood flow
  • Diminished renal plasma flow (correct)
  • Increased metabolism
  • What is a key factor in defining the pharmacokinetics profile of a drug?

  • Patient's diet
  • Interactions of pharmacokinetic processes (correct)
  • Route of administration
  • Interactions with other drugs
  • Why is it important to understand the pharmacokinetics of a drug?

    <p>To define the factors that influence its levels and persistence in the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of regimens is commonly used for drug administration?

    <p>IV infusion and oral fixed-dose/fixed-time interval</p> Signup and view all the answers

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