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What differentiates a drug from a poison?
What differentiates a drug from a poison?
- Poisons can be administered for recreational purposes.
- Drugs are always safe regardless of the dose.
- Drugs have a broader safety dose range than poisons. (correct)
- Poisons can be used for treating diseases.
Under what condition does a drug become toxic?
Under what condition does a drug become toxic?
- When used to diagnose diseases.
- In cases of overdose or prolonged use. (correct)
- When taken in a lower than therapeutic dose.
- When administered through the correct route.
Which source of drugs is entirely synthetic?
Which source of drugs is entirely synthetic?
- Insulin.
- Clavulanic acid.
- Corticosteroids. (correct)
- Morphine.
Which of the following is NOT a typical use of drugs?
Which of the following is NOT a typical use of drugs?
What type of drugs are produced by combining natural and synthetic products?
What type of drugs are produced by combining natural and synthetic products?
What role do vaccines typically serve among drug uses?
What role do vaccines typically serve among drug uses?
Which of the following is an example of a natural source of drugs?
Which of the following is an example of a natural source of drugs?
Which of the following statements about weak electrolytes is correct?
Which of the following statements about weak electrolytes is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?
Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?
What does the process of metabolism in pharmacokinetics primarily involve?
What does the process of metabolism in pharmacokinetics primarily involve?
In the context of pharmacokinetics, which factor is NOT associated with drug absorption?
In the context of pharmacokinetics, which factor is NOT associated with drug absorption?
How are transgenic animals related to insulin production?
How are transgenic animals related to insulin production?
What is the primary purpose of vaccines?
What is the primary purpose of vaccines?
What is an invasive method of drug administration?
What is an invasive method of drug administration?
Which route of administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
Which route of administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract?
What does the term 'ADME' in pharmacokinetics stand for?
What does the term 'ADME' in pharmacokinetics stand for?
What is a key characteristic of the topical route of drug administration?
What is a key characteristic of the topical route of drug administration?
Which drugs typically bind to plasma proteins?
Which drugs typically bind to plasma proteins?
What modern concept contradicts the earlier belief regarding the placenta?
What modern concept contradicts the earlier belief regarding the placenta?
What is the primary purpose of drug distribution in the body?
What is the primary purpose of drug distribution in the body?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue where drugs distribute?
Which of the following is NOT a type of tissue where drugs distribute?
Which route is associated with drug administration through the skin?
Which route is associated with drug administration through the skin?
What incident is associated with thalidomide and its effects?
What incident is associated with thalidomide and its effects?
Which of the following statements about the intrathecal route is correct?
Which of the following statements about the intrathecal route is correct?
What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
What is the primary focus of pharmacology?
Which division of pharmacology studies how the body handles drugs?
Which division of pharmacology studies how the body handles drugs?
What does the term 'congeners' refer to in pharmacology?
What does the term 'congeners' refer to in pharmacology?
How does drug response vary among individuals?
How does drug response vary among individuals?
What is included in the definition of a drug?
What is included in the definition of a drug?
What is a characteristic of a receptor in pharmacology?
What is a characteristic of a receptor in pharmacology?
What is the significance of the group name 'antihypertensives'?
What is the significance of the group name 'antihypertensives'?
Which statement best describes the term 'active principle' in pharmacology?
Which statement best describes the term 'active principle' in pharmacology?
What is the primary purpose of drug biotransformation?
What is the primary purpose of drug biotransformation?
How can biotransformation affect the biological activity of a drug?
How can biotransformation affect the biological activity of a drug?
What distinguishes microsomal enzymes from non-microsomal drug metabolizing enzymes?
What distinguishes microsomal enzymes from non-microsomal drug metabolizing enzymes?
Which organ is considered the most important for drug elimination?
Which organ is considered the most important for drug elimination?
In what form are most drugs excreted in the urine?
In what form are most drugs excreted in the urine?
What is a key feature of the kidneys related to drug elimination?
What is a key feature of the kidneys related to drug elimination?
What happens to drugs that are processed by the liver before entering the gastrointestinal tract?
What happens to drugs that are processed by the liver before entering the gastrointestinal tract?
Which type of enzyme activity can vary greatly due to genetic differences in a population?
Which type of enzyme activity can vary greatly due to genetic differences in a population?
Study Notes
Pharmacology
- The study of the interactions of living systems and molecules, especially xenobiotics and endogenous substances.
- Focuses on how drugs affect the body and how the body handles drugs.
- Major divisions: pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Pharmacokinetics
- Refers to the way the body handles drugs, including absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME).
- Absorption is the movement of drugs from the site of administration into the bloodstream.
- Distribution is the movement of drugs from circulation to the tissues.
- Metabolism is the chemical conversion of drugs into more polar compounds in the body, often catalyzed by enzymes.
- Excretion is the elimination of drugs from the body via renal, biliary, or other processes.
Drug Formulation
- Variety of dosage forms are available, including tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, etc.
- The route of drug administration directly impacts how the drug is absorbed and its effectiveness.
Enteral Routes
- Drugs are administered directly into the gastrointestinal tract.
- Examples include oral, nasogastric, orogastric, buccal, sublingual, and rectal routes.
Parenteral Routes
- Bypass the gastrointestinal tract.
- Include injection routes (e.g., IV, IM, SC) and non-injection routes (e.g., topical, transdermal, inhalational).
Drug Distribution
- The transfer of drugs from the bloodstream to various tissues, including sites of action, storage sites, organs for metabolism, and organs/routes of elimination.
- Tissues involved in drug distribution: plasma protein binding, cellular reservoirs, fat, and bone/teeth.
Drug Metabolism
- Biotransformation of drugs into more polar substances to facilitate excretion and elimination.
- The process is not synonymous with detoxification.
- Metabolites can have either increased, decreased, or no biological activity compared to the parent drug.
- Enzymes play a key role in drug metabolism.
- Two main types of metabolizing enzymes: microsomal and non-microsomal.
Drug Excretion
- The process of eliminating drugs (parent compounds or metabolites) from the body.
- The primary excretory organs/glands include kidneys, liver, mammary glands, lungs, intestines, skin, salivary glands, and lacrimal glands.
- Polar substances generally are excreted more efficiently, except by the lungs.
Renal Excretion
- Polar drugs and metabolites are excreted in the urine.
Hepato-Biliary Excretion
- Drugs are secreted into bile and eliminated via feces.
- Two pathways: direct secretion of unchanged drugs into bile and metabolism in the liver followed by secretion into bile.
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Explore the fundamentals of pharmacology, focusing on the interactions between living systems and various substances. This quiz covers key concepts such as pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as important aspects of drug formulation and administration routes.
