Pharmacology Chapter on Absorption

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What factors influence the rate and extent of drug absorption?

The age of the patient.

The environment where the drug is absorbed. (correct)

The time of day the drug is administered.

The body weight of the patient.

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting drug absorption?

Bioavailability.

Route of administration.

Chemical characteristics of the drug.

Duration of treatment. (correct)

How does the route of administration impact drug absorption?

It alters the chemical structure of the drug.

It influences bioavailability. (correct)

It determines the patient’s adherence to medication.

It affects the patient's tolerance to the drug.

Which statement is true regarding the chemical characteristics of a drug?

They determine the drug's solubility and permeability. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between absorption and bioavailability in drug administration?

Bioavailability can be influenced by the route of administration, which impacts absorption. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily determines the rate of blood flow to tissues?

Capillary structure Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is associated with capillary permeability?

Chemical nature of the drug Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does NOT affect blood flow to tissues?

Lipid levels in the tissue Signup and view all the answers

What plays a critical role in determining how blood flows within capillaries?

Capillary structure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors influences the effectiveness of a drug at the tissue level?

Rate of blood flow to tissues Signup and view all the answers

What is passive diffusion in the context of drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract?

The drug moves from a region of high concentration to one of lower concentration. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the conditions under which passive diffusion of drugs occurs?

In any condition but it is more efficient when concentration gradients are significant. Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would passive diffusion not effectively transport a drug?

When the drug is a large polar molecule. Signup and view all the answers

How does passive diffusion affect the rate of drug absorption?

It tends to increase absorption rate when there is a high concentration gradient. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not influence passive diffusion of drugs?

The price of the medication. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does first-pass hepatic metabolism have on drug levels in systemic circulation?

It decreases the amount of unchanged drug entering the systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a drug that is rapidly metabolized during first-pass hepatic metabolism?

The amount of unchanged drug entering systemic circulation is decreased. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the first-pass effect is true?

It primarily takes place in the liver or gut wall. Signup and view all the answers

Why is first-pass metabolism clinically significant?

It can influence dosage adjustments for drugs. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of first-pass hepatic metabolism, what is primarily affected?

The concentration of unchanged drug in systemic circulation. Signup and view all the answers

What effect does reversible binding of a drug to plasma proteins have?

It sequesters drugs in a non-diffusible form. Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism is primarily affected by the binding of drugs to plasma proteins?

The transfer of the drug out of the vascular compartment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of drugs being sequestered in a non-diffusible form?

It prolongs the drug's presence in the bloodstream. Signup and view all the answers

How does reversible binding impact drug availability?

It decreases the fraction of free drug available to exert therapeutic effects. Signup and view all the answers

What property of drug binding to tissue proteins can influence its therapeutic outcomes?

Reversible binding allows for sustained drug release. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Drug Absorption Overview

Absorption rate and extent influenced by the environment of absorption, drug's chemical characteristics, and route of administration.
Route of administration significantly affects bioavailability, which is the proportion of a drug that enters systemic circulation unchanged.

Mechanisms of Drug Absorption from the GI Tract

Passive Diffusion: Drugs move from areas of high concentration to low concentration without energy expenditure.
First-Pass Hepatic Metabolism: Rapid metabolism in the liver or gut wall reduces the amount of unchanged drug that reaches systemic circulation.

Key Factors Affecting Drug Absorption

Blood Flow: Variability in blood flow to various tissues impacts drug absorption and distribution.
Capillary Permeability: Determined by capillary structure and the chemical nature of the drug, affects the movement of drugs into tissues.

Drug Binding

Binding to Plasma and Tissue Proteins:
- Reversible binding of drugs to plasma proteins results in a non-diffusible form, delaying transfer from vascular compartments.
- High protein binding limits the free drug available for action and alters distribution.

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Explore the key factors affecting drug absorption in this quiz. Understand how the environment, chemical properties, and administration routes impact bioavailability. Test your knowledge on these critical pharmacological concepts.