Pharmacology Quiz: Drug Administration Routes
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Which of the following routes of drug administration can directly lead to the drug reaching the lungs?

  • Small intestine
  • Aerosols (correct)
  • Large intestine
  • Rectal preparations

    • What is the main route by which a drug exits the body after being absorbed into the bloodstream?

  • Kidneys (correct)
  • Feces
  • Saliva
  • Lungs

    • Which of the following routes of drug administration bypasses the first-pass effect?

  • Small intestine
  • Hepato-enteric
  • Rectal preparations (correct)
  • Large intestine
  • Vascular system

    • Which route of administration can be used to deliver a drug directly into the bloodstream?

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    Which of the following routes of drug administration primarily relies on the vascular system for distribution after absorption?

    <p>Large Intestine (A), Rectal preparations (C), Small intestine (E), Hepato-enteric (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of drug regulation?

    <p>To ensure the safety of clinical trial subjects. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of clinical trials focuses on determining the optimal dose of a drug?

    <p>Phase III (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a factor considered within 'Medicines Use in Clinical Practice'?

    <p>Drug patent expiration date (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between 'Medicines optimisation' and 'Medicines management'?

    <p>Medicines optimisation emphasizes patient outcomes, while medicines management prioritizes processes and systems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following patient characteristics should NOT be considered during a clinical check?

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    What is the primary reason for monitoring drug therapy?

    <p>To identify and manage potential adverse effects. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of drug development does the focus shift from animal testing to human subjects?

    <p>Phase I (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of drug development, what does 'scale-up' refer to?

    <p>Enhancing the production capacity for the drug. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which route of administration utilizes dosage forms like solutions, syrups, elixirs, suspensions, emulsions, gels, powders, granules, capsules, and tablets?

    <p>Oral (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor influencing the rate of drug dissolution from a tablet?

    <p>The size and surface area of the primary drug particles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'bioavailability' refer to in the context of medicine administration?

    <p>The fraction of the administered dose that reaches the systemic circulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors can influence drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT)?

    <p>The physiological conditions of the patient and the interaction with food (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinction between 'excretion' and 'elimination'?

    <p>Excretion refers to the removal of waste products from the body, while elimination refers to the removal of drugs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one strategy to improve medication adherence for patients who have difficulty swallowing?

    <p>Change to liquid formulations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic is NOT specifically mentioned as needing tailored medication strategies?

    <p>Patients with high social status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a medication error?

    <p>A failure that leads to potential harm to the patient (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential outcome of a hazardous medication condition?

    <p>Near miss incidents (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following strategies is useful in simplifying a therapeutic regimen?

    <p>Using combination products (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one crucial aspect to consider when treating patients with low health literacy?

    <p>Educating the patient in simple terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy can help in communicating medication information effectively to children and their parents?

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    Injection methods

    Methods of delivering drugs directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system.

    Small intestine absorption

    Primary site where drugs or metabolites are absorbed into the bloodstream.

    Vascular system

    Network of veins and arteries that transport blood and drugs throughout the body.

    Aerosols

    Fine particles or droplets suspended in air used for delivering medications via inhalation.

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    Rectal preparations

    Drug delivery methods that introduce medications via the rectum, often for localized or systemic effects.

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    Bioavailability

    The rate and extent of active substance absorption from a pharmaceutical form.

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    Dosage Forms

    Different forms in which medicine can be administered, like tablets and injections.

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    Routes of Administration

    The various ways medicines are delivered into the body, e.g., oral, topical.

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    Drug Absorption Factors

    Elements affecting how well and quickly drugs are absorbed, such as pH and food interaction.

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    Excretion and Elimination

    The process of removing waste substances, including drugs, from the body.

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    Improve Palatability

    Enhancing the taste or appeal of medications to increase patient adherence.

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    Liquid Formulations

    Use of liquid medication for patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets.

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    Simplifying Therapeutic Regimen

    Reducing the number of medications or doses to improve patient compliance.

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    Cultural Competence

    Understanding and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds in patient care.

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    Medication Safety Incident

    An event that may cause harm due to medication use errors.

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    Medication Error

    A preventable event causing inappropriate medication use or patient harm.

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    Adverse Drug Event

    Harm experienced by a patient related to medication use, including reactions and errors.

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    Intermittent infusion

    A method of delivering medication through intravenous infusion at scheduled times.

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    Clinical trials

    Research studies that test drugs on human subjects to evaluate efficacy and safety.

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    Phases of clinical trial

    Stages of testing a drug for safety and effectiveness before marketing approval.

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    Medicines optimisation

    The process focused on improving patient outcomes through effective medicine use.

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    Pharmacokinetics

    Study of how the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes a drug.

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    Therapeutic window

    The range of drug doses that produces a therapeutic effect without unacceptable side effects.

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    Patient characteristics

    Factors like age, weight, and conditions that influence treatment choices.

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    Toxicology

    The study of the harmful effects of substances on living organisms.

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    Study Notes

    Therapeutics Medicines Use

    • This presentation covers the use of medicines, focusing on pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics.
    • Key factors determining if a drug reaches its intended site of action and has the correct effect are bioavailability, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and route of administration.
    • Biopharmaceutics involve dosage forms and dosage form design, alongside LADME (liberation, absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion) considerations for different administration routes.
    • Therapeutic window is crucial for establishing the safe and effective concentrations of a drug.
    • Various routes of medicine administration are discussed, including gastrointestinal, circulatory, skin, lungs, and renal pathways.

    Pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics

    • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are both vital characteristics that need to be considered when using medicines
    • Different routes of administration for a medicine may affect how successful the medicine is overall, as well as the plasma concentration time curves.
    • Plasma concentration time curves are helpful in quantifying the overall effect and success of a medicine.

    Use of medicines

    • Bioavailability of the drug, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and route of administration are the primary factors determining the effectiveness of a drug.
    • The presentation highlights that these factors affect where and how well the drug works once inside the body.

    Biopharmaceutics

    • Dosage forms and design are essential in biopharmaceutics for a successful outcome
    • LADME is considered according to the route of administration.

    Routes of administration of medicines

    • Provides a schematic diagram illustrating the various routes through which medicines might be administered.
    • The diagram shows the pathways for medicines to travel through the body via the gastrointestinal tract, circulatory system, skin, and lungs.

    Routes of Administration

    • This provides a visual representation of how medicines are administered into the body through various routes.
    • Explains the different pathways and organs the medicine will travel through, showing the circulatory systems connection to various body parts.

    Pharmacokinetics

    • The study of drug movement and activity within the body.
    • This slide visualises how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolised, and excreted.
    • Drug administration and excretion are explained, along with the main components that govern how a drug moves within the body.
    • The liver is recognised as the primary site for metabolising drugs.

    Disposition of Drugs

    • Illustrates how drugs are distributed throughout the body by moving between various parts of the body through bodily fluids.

    Administration of medicines

    • Medicine usually has an active ingredient combined with excipients
    • Various dosage forms and routes are examined.

    Range of dosage forms for different routes

    • The table provides examples of dosage forms that are suitable for different routes of administration.

    Liberation and absorption of a medicine from a tablet

    • Shows the relationship between disintegration, degradation, and the concentration of the medicine, impacting bioavailability and absorption.

    Bioavailability

    • The rate and extent to which an active substance is absorbed after administering a pharmaceutical form to become available at the site of action.
    • It covers medicines which exhibit systemic effects, accounting for general circulation exchange with the substance at the site of action.

    Absolute and relative bioavailability

    • Bioavailability from intravenous (i.v.) injections is 100%.
    • Absolute and relative bioavailability are defined as compared to oral and IV injections.

    Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations for the design of a dosage regimen

    • This graphically shows the relationship between dosage regimen (how much, when), plasma concentration, site of action, and resulting effects.

    Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics Overview

    • The process of how a drug dose is absorbed, distributed, metabolised, and excreted.
    • The process of how a drug affects the body, and the drug's response.
    • This slide helps visualise the relationship between the dose of a drug and its biological concentration.

    Pharmacokinetics

    • Explores the process by which the body handles a drug, including liberation, absorption into blood circulation, distribution through various tissues, metabolism, and excretion.
    • Absorption from the GI tract is affected by various factors, including gastric acid secretion, bile salt formation, gastric emptying time, intestinal motility, bowel length, and microbial flora.

    Pharmacokinetics

    • This topic covers the distribution of drugs throughout the body, considering their partitioning in tissues and fluids.
    • The rate of entry into tissues depends on the rate of blood flow and partitioning characteristics of the drug between blood and tissue.

    Pharmacokinetics

    • Drug metabolism, primarily by the liver. The process is affected by individual differences, concurrent diseases, and drug interactions.
    • The process of eliminating a drug or metabolite from the body, with the kidney as the primary route for water-soluble substances. Volatile anesthetics are often eliminated through respiration.

    Pharmacodynamics

    • This explains how a drug affects the living organism within or onto microorganisms and parasites
    • It is the study of biochemical and physiological activities based on drug uptake and subsequent effects
    • Includes drug-receptor interactions and distinctions between agonists and antagonists. These receptor sites are crucial for a drug to exert its effect.

    Concentration-time curves: for 3 different formulations of the same medicine

    • Presents concentration-time curves for three different formulations of the same medicine, showing how the different formulations result in different absorption and elimination rates affecting the overall effect of the medicine.
    • Shows the therapeutic window (the range of safe and effective concentrations).

    Plasma concentration vs. time

    • MSC is maximum safe concentration and MEC is minimum effective concentration
    • The diagram is used as part of plasma concentration against time graphing, to illustrate therapeutic window with minimum and maximum effective concentrations.

    Concentration-time curves: oral route, different dosage frequency/intervals

    • Shows concentration-time curves for different dosing frequencies of oral medicine administration-daily, twice a day (b.i.d), thrice a day (t.d.s).

    Concentration-time curves: oral route

    • Presents a graph illustrating the therapeutic effect of a drug given orally showing the effects and time it takes to reach steady-state, whether or not a loading dose is given

    Concentration-time curves

    • Absorption and elimination phases are showcased in a graph to depict the concentration against time curve of a particular drug administered orally once.

    Concentration-time curves: iv administration, different method of administration

    • This demonstrates different intravenous (IV) administration methods (continuous, bolus, intermittent infusion).

    Drug Half-Life

    • The time it takes for half of a drug to be eliminated from the body.

    Acute vs Steady State

    • Graph of acute versus steady state depicts how the presence of a continuous treatment, as opposed to a single dose/injection, alters the outcome of a drug's response or effect.

    Development of new drugs

    • Outlines the stages in the development of new drugs, from initial research to marketing approval.

    Research and development

    • Diagram of drug development and approval process
    • Describes each stage of the process, including in vitro studies, animal testing, clinical testing, and marketing, along with time frames.

    A scheme for new drug development

    • The process of developing a new drug, covering steps, timelines, and phases.

    Clinical trials

    • Clinical trial procedures are explained, and the ethical considerations and criteria for authorisations are detailed.

    Pre-clinical and clinical phases

    • The presentation shows the different phases of pre-clinical and clinical investigations for a new medicine, detailing the patients' group involved.

    Phases of a clinical trial

    • Shows how the phases of a clinical trial develop, including specific details for each stage of the research.

    Steps in a clinical trial

    • Outline the different crucial stages involved in carrying out a clinical trial to achieve desired outcomes.

    Pharmaceutical product life-cycle

    • The various stages of a pharmaceutical product's lifecycle are viewed, from research & development to production and sale.

    Medicines Use in Clinical Practice

    • The use of medicines in clinical practice is discussed, covering several important aspects for successful outcomes.

    Therapeutic regimens

    • Various factors which affect the determination of the appropriate dosage regimen are highlighted
    • This includes patient factors, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, and other factors, such as interactions between medicines and cost.

    Optimisation of medicines for patients

    • The crucial role of medicines in maintaining health, preventing illness, and managing chronic conditions is recognised.
    • This includes healthcare professional support, patient-focused/holistic approach to enhance outcome, and patient comprehension and safe use.

    Medicines optimisation vs medicines management

    • Optimisation focuses on patient outcomes; management emphasizes processes and systems, focusing on patient care in terms of medicines.

    Patient characteristics

    • Patient characteristics are important for tailoring treatment strategies
    • Including cautions, contra-indications, patient type, co-morbidities, and preferences.

    Monitoring of drug therapy

    • The importance of monitoring drug therapy for therapeutic response, toxicity assessment, and treatment adherence is addressed.

    Concentration of drug in plasma

    • People have variable absorption, distribution and elimination rates for medicines.
    • Factors affecting drug plasma concentration (e.g. formulation, genetics, disease, interactions).

    Factors that modify the effect of the drug for a given drug plasma concentration

    • The factors that interact and can modify drug effectiveness once the drug is in the plasma - these include interactions between medicines, drug-food interactions, electrolyte and acid-base balance, age, and bacterial resistance, along with plasma protein binding.

    Factors affecting the use of medicines

    • Various factors affecting medicine use, including allergies to medicines, dosage regimen problems, and difficulties in using a medicine appropriately, due to the packaging system.

    Medication regimen factors

    • Ensuring the indication, regular treatment changes, dosage, formulation dosage, drug compatibility and monitoring requirements are appropriate.
    • Table listing abbreviations and their meanings related to medicine administration.

    Calculation of doses of medicinal products

    • Explaining various drug concentration units (e.g., weight in volume, volume in volume, parts per 'n', percentage volume in volume, and moles and millimoles per litre).

    Calculating volume

    • Demonstrates various examples for calculating volume.

    Calculating volume – Syringe drivers

    Calculating rate

    Calculating rate

    • Includes examples for calculating medicine infusion rates and flow rates.

    Flow rate calculations

    • Details the calculation of flow rates. Includes details on drops per minute.

    Infusion sets

    Flow rate calculations

    Example

    Treating cancer pain

    Principles of prescribing

    Considerations for medicines use

    Information and support systems for clinical decision making

    • Discusses different resources patients might utilize to learn more about their condition and treatment
    • SmPCs, clinical guidelines, and decision support systems.

    Information sources

    Use of medicines by patients

    • Patients’ access to information about medicines and their right to ask for more information on alternative treatments and options.

    Considerations for medicines use

    • Examines pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic changes in specific age groups, medicine/food/alcohol interactions, rational medicine use, adherence to treatment, medicine access/affordability, prescribing/dispensing recommendations, medicine administration, and advertising of medicinal products.

    Adherence to medicines

    • Defines adherence, and identifies the phases involved and factors influencing adherence to prescribed medicine regimes.

    Factors affecting adherence to medicines regimen

    • Discusses factors influencing adherence to medicines (e.g., polypharmacy, dosage regimen complexity, patient understanding, side effects, and disease-related issues).

    Improving adherence to medicines

    Strategies to meet needs of specific patients

    Medication safety incidents

    Medication errors

    • Offers a definition of the term as well as details to understand the various stages and activities that may cause a medication error, and the causes of medication errors in professional practice and within health systems.

    Medication errors

    • Identification of medication errors in the stages from prescribing to monitoring.

    Medication errors

    • Details factors influencing medication errors in professional practice, health care products, and systems, as well as the underlying causes of human errors, latent conditions in organizations and factors of triggering error.

    Errors in the medication cycle

    • Diagram of medication errors in various stages of the process, along with the associated percentage for each error category.

    Medication errors

    Precautions to reduce medication errors

    • Summarises precautions that may be taken to decrease the likelihood of medication errors occurring. These interventions emphasize the importance of proper communication and checking methods to reduce medication errors.

    Relationship between medication errors and adverse drug reactions

    • Relationship between medication errors and adverse reactions: categories of medication errors and adverse reactions.

    Medication errors that do not result in patient harm and 'near misses'

    • Describes medication errors that did not result in patient harm, along with explanations.

    Examples from practice..

    Medication errors that result in patient harm

    • Presents examples of medication errors that resulted in patient harm.

    An adverse drug reaction that is not the result of a medication error

    Calculating volume –

    • Discusses different ways to calculate medicine volumes for various administration methods.

    Calculating rate

    • Discusses calculating medicine infusion rates/flow rates.

    Flow rate calculations

    • Describes calculating flow rates, especially when using a gravity infusion, and how to calculate drops per minute using the specified formula.

    Infusion sets

    • Explains the components and functionality of infusion systems.

    Calculating volume

    • Discusses calculating medicine volumes.

    Example

    Dosage based on Units (U)

    Concentration

    • Explains various methods for expressing drug concentration, including percentage weight in volume.

    Calculating volume

    Calculating volume –

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