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What is the primary purpose of a transdermal drug delivery system?
What is the primary purpose of a transdermal drug delivery system?
- To deliver drugs directly into the stomach
- To deliver drugs through the respiratory system
- To deliver drugs through intramuscular injection
- To deliver drugs for systemic effects at a predetermined and controlled rate (correct)
What is a key advantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a key advantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
- Avoidance of first-pass effect (correct)
- Rapid onset of action
- Direct delivery into the bloodstream
- High absorption efficiency at different sites of the skin
What is a common disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a common disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
- Non-irritating to the skin
- Low drug load requirement
- Rapid diffusion of large molecules
- Skin irritation (correct)
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
Which characteristic makes a drug suitable for administration via a transdermal patch?
Which characteristic makes a drug suitable for administration via a transdermal patch?
What type of drugs are suitable for delivery through transdermal drug delivery systems?
What type of drugs are suitable for delivery through transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is the main function of the stratum granulosum?
What is the main function of the stratum granulosum?
Which layer of the skin consists of 25 to 30 layers of flattened dead keratinocytes?
Which layer of the skin consists of 25 to 30 layers of flattened dead keratinocytes?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the epidermis?
What is the function of Merkel cells in the epidermis?
What is the role of Langerhans cells in the stratum spinosum?
What is the role of Langerhans cells in the stratum spinosum?
Which layer of the skin contains cells that are dividing?
Which layer of the skin contains cells that are dividing?
What is the function of stratum spinosum in the epidermis?
What is the function of stratum spinosum in the epidermis?
What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?
What type of cells produce melanin in the skin?
In which layer do cells start losing their nuclei and undergo keratinization?
In which layer do cells start losing their nuclei and undergo keratinization?
What is the main function of Stratum Spinosum in the skin?
What is the main function of Stratum Spinosum in the skin?
What is a common disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a common disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is the primary concern regarding the absorption efficiency of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is the primary concern regarding the absorption efficiency of transdermal drug delivery systems?
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
Why might skin irritation be a concern with transdermal drug delivery systems?
Why might skin irritation be a concern with transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a significant disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a significant disadvantage of transdermal drug delivery systems?
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
Why are transdermal drug delivery systems unsuitable for large drug doses?
What factor causes variability in the absorption efficiency of transdermal drug delivery systems across different skin sites?
What factor causes variability in the absorption efficiency of transdermal drug delivery systems across different skin sites?
What is a common challenge associated with the use of transdermal drug delivery systems?
What is a common challenge associated with the use of transdermal drug delivery systems?
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