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What is the advantage of oral drug administration?
What is the advantage of oral drug administration?
- Overdose can be managed with antidotes (correct)
- Can't be easily absorbed
- Only suitable for emergency situations
- Difficult to self-administer
Which route allows direct absorption into the bloodstream?
Which route allows direct absorption into the bloodstream?
- Oral route
- Buccal route
- Parenteral route
- Sublingual route (correct)
What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated preparations?
What is the primary advantage of enteric-coated preparations?
- Long-term treatment
- Protection against stomach acid (correct)
- Direct absorption into the bloodstream
- Rapid onset of action
Which route is NOT commonly used for drug administration?
Which route is NOT commonly used for drug administration?
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What is a characteristic of extended-release formulations?
What is a characteristic of extended-release formulations?
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Which route bypasses the first-pass metabolism by the liver?
Which route bypasses the first-pass metabolism by the liver?
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How do buccal preparations facilitate drug absorption?
How do buccal preparations facilitate drug absorption?
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What is a key feature of sublingual drug administration?
What is a key feature of sublingual drug administration?
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Why are enteric-coated preparations used for certain drugs?
Why are enteric-coated preparations used for certain drugs?
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In what scenario would an extended-release preparation be preferred over an immediate-release formulation?
In what scenario would an extended-release preparation be preferred over an immediate-release formulation?
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