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What is a necessary step for a drug to reach the systemic circulation, unless it is administered through which route?
What is a necessary step for a drug to reach the systemic circulation, unless it is administered through which route?
- Intravenously (correct)
- Orally
- Sublingually
- Topically
What is the term for the process by which a drug is metabolized by the liver before it reaches the systemic circulation?
What is the term for the process by which a drug is metabolized by the liver before it reaches the systemic circulation?
- First Pass Absorption
- Systemic Metabolism
- First Pass Hepatic Metabolism (correct)
- Drug Distribution
Which of the following factors does not affect drug absorption?
Which of the following factors does not affect drug absorption?
- Weather conditions (correct)
- Patient's age
- Drug's chemical structure
- Route of administration
Which of the following is not a patient-related factor that affects drug absorption?
Which of the following is not a patient-related factor that affects drug absorption?
What is the primary site where a drug is absorbed when administered orally?
What is the primary site where a drug is absorbed when administered orally?
What percentage of all drugs are administered by the oral route?
What percentage of all drugs are administered by the oral route?
What is the main advantage of Buccal/Sublingual delivery over Oral delivery?
What is the main advantage of Buccal/Sublingual delivery over Oral delivery?
Which route of administration directly delivers the drug into the bloodstream?
Which route of administration directly delivers the drug into the bloodstream?
What is the major disadvantage of Rectal delivery?
What is the major disadvantage of Rectal delivery?
Why are enteral and parenteral routes classified separately?
Why are enteral and parenteral routes classified separately?
What is the main limitation of Oral delivery in unconscious patients?
What is the main limitation of Oral delivery in unconscious patients?
What is the advantage of Oral delivery in terms of patient compliance?
What is the advantage of Oral delivery in terms of patient compliance?
What is the primary disadvantage of Buccal/Sublingual delivery?
What is the primary disadvantage of Buccal/Sublingual delivery?
Why is Intravenous delivery not affected by First pass metabolism?
Why is Intravenous delivery not affected by First pass metabolism?
