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What is the purpose of an enteric coating for oral drugs?
What is the purpose of an enteric coating for oral drugs?
- To speed up the drug release in the stomach
- To protect the drug from stomach acid and deliver it to the intestine (correct)
- To enhance drug absorption in the stomach
- To protect the drug from enzymes in the small intestine
Which route of drug administration is considered the safest and most common method?
Which route of drug administration is considered the safest and most common method?
- Enteral (correct)
- Parenteral
- Intravenous
- Topical
Why are extended-release formulations advantageous for drugs with short half-lives?
Why are extended-release formulations advantageous for drugs with short half-lives?
- They have no advantages for drugs with short half-lives
- They speed up drug absorption
- They require less frequent dosing (correct)
- They result in larger peaks and troughs in plasma concentration
What is the downside of oral drug administration?
What is the downside of oral drug administration?
When would enteric-coated preparations be useful?
When would enteric-coated preparations be useful?
Why is enteral administration particularly advantageous for drugs requiring long-term treatment?
Why is enteral administration particularly advantageous for drugs requiring long-term treatment?
Which class of drug-body interaction determines the group in which the drug is classified?
Which class of drug-body interaction determines the group in which the drug is classified?
What is the significance of pharmacokinetic processes in the administration of drugs to a patient?
What is the significance of pharmacokinetic processes in the administration of drugs to a patient?
Which process allows entry of the drug into plasma from the site of administration?
Which process allows entry of the drug into plasma from the site of administration?
What happens to the drug and its metabolites as part of pharmacokinetic processes?
What happens to the drug and its metabolites as part of pharmacokinetic processes?
What is the most complex aspect of oral drug absorption?
What is the most complex aspect of oral drug absorption?
In what way is buccal administration different from sublingual administration?
In what way is buccal administration different from sublingual administration?
Why is parenteral administration considered an alternative to enteral administration?
Why is parenteral administration considered an alternative to enteral administration?
What is the primary disadvantage of topical drug administration compared to enteral and parenteral routes?
What is the primary disadvantage of topical drug administration compared to enteral and parenteral routes?
What is the primary advantage of parenteral administration of drugs?
What is the primary advantage of parenteral administration of drugs?
Which type of drug is best suited for intravenous (IV) administration?
Which type of drug is best suited for intravenous (IV) administration?
What are the drawbacks of parenteral administration?
What are the drawbacks of parenteral administration?
Why is subcutaneous administration suitable for some drugs?
Why is subcutaneous administration suitable for some drugs?
What is the primary advantage of using enteric-coated preparations for certain drugs?
What is the primary advantage of using enteric-coated preparations for certain drugs?
Why are extended-release formulations advantageous for drugs with short half-lives?
Why are extended-release formulations advantageous for drugs with short half-lives?
What are the primary advantages of sublingual and buccal routes of drug absorption?
What are the primary advantages of sublingual and buccal routes of drug absorption?
Why are enteric-coated preparations particularly useful for drugs that are irritating to the stomach?
Why are enteric-coated preparations particularly useful for drugs that are irritating to the stomach?
Which type of medications may benefit the most from extended-release formulations?
Which type of medications may benefit the most from extended-release formulations?
What is the primary function of an enteric coating for oral drugs?
What is the primary function of an enteric coating for oral drugs?
In what scenario would sublingual or buccal administration be particularly advantageous?
In what scenario would sublingual or buccal administration be particularly advantageous?
Why are enteric-coated preparations useful for drugs like aspirin?
Why are enteric-coated preparations useful for drugs like aspirin?
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