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Which of the following is a Phase 1 reaction?
Which of the following is a Phase 1 reaction?
- Sulfate Conjugation
- Hydrolysis (correct)
- Acetylation
- Methylation
Which enzyme inducer is associated with chronic alcoholism?
Which enzyme inducer is associated with chronic alcoholism?
- Phenobarbital (correct)
- Erythromycin
- Metronidazole
- Cimetidine
What is the main purpose of biotransformation of a drug?
What is the main purpose of biotransformation of a drug?
- To convert it into an inactive metabolite or a more soluble compound (correct)
- To increase its toxicity
- To decrease its solubility
- To enhance its pharmacological activity
What is the major pathway for sulfate conjugation in drug metabolism?
What is the major pathway for sulfate conjugation in drug metabolism?
What does the volume of distribution (Vd) signify?
What does the volume of distribution (Vd) signify?
What is the major pathway for sulfate conjugation?
What is the major pathway for sulfate conjugation?
What is the volume of distribution (Vd)?
What is the volume of distribution (Vd)?
Which of these compounds is primarily metabolized through sulfate conjugation?
Which of these compounds is primarily metabolized through sulfate conjugation?
In the context of drug metabolism, what is methylation?
In the context of drug metabolism, what is methylation?
Which option describes a characteristic of drugs with a high volume of distribution?
Which option describes a characteristic of drugs with a high volume of distribution?
Flashcards
Major pathway for sulfate conjugation
Major pathway for sulfate conjugation
Phenols are the major substrates for sulfate conjugation.
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
Volume of Distribution (Vd)
The volume of fluid that would be required to contain the total amount of drug in the body at the same concentration as that present in the plasma.
Phase 1 reaction example
Phase 1 reaction example
Hydrolysis is an example of a Phase 1 reaction.
Enzyme inducer in chronic alcoholism
Enzyme inducer in chronic alcoholism
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Purpose of drug biotransformation
Purpose of drug biotransformation
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Drug Biotransformation
Drug Biotransformation
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Enzyme inducer related to chronic alcoholism
Enzyme inducer related to chronic alcoholism
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Biotransformation purpose
Biotransformation purpose
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Major sulfate conjugation pathway
Major sulfate conjugation pathway
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Study Notes
Multiple Choice Questions - Pharmacology
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Sulfate Conjugation Pathway: The major pathway for sulfate conjugation is phenols.
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Volume of Distribution (Vd): Vd is the volume of fluid needed to contain the total amount of a drug in the body at the same concentration as in the plasma.
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Phase 1 Reaction: One example of a Phase 1 reaction is hydrolysis.
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Chronic Alcoholism Enzyme Inducer: Phenobarbital is an enzyme inducer associated with chronic alcoholism.
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Drug Biotransformation Purpose: Biotransformation converts a drug into an inactive metabolite or a more soluble compound to enhance its pharmacological activity.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts in pharmacology with this multiple choice questions quiz. Topics include sulfate conjugation pathways, volume of distribution, and the effects of chronic alcoholism on enzyme induction. Perfect for students studying pharmacology in their courses.
