10 Questions
What is the term for the process by which a chemical or drug is dissolved in a solvent?
Dissolution
What is the main vein that drugs pass through when administered intravenously?
Vena cava
What factor contributes to increased drug absorption?
Increased dissolution rate
Which theory describes the structure of the cell membrane as a semi-permeable membrane and selective barrier?
Lipid Bilayer or Unit Membrane Theory
Which form of drugs dissolve more readily compared to their free form?
Amorphous form
What is pharmacokinetics concerned with?
Study of drug movement into, through, and out of the body
What does biopharmaceutics study?
Inter-relationship of drug properties, dosage form, and route of administration on drug bioavailability
What is elimination in pharmacokinetics?
Combined term for metabolism and excretion
What does LADMER stand for in pharmacokinetics?
Liberation, Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
What is liberation in pharmacokinetics?
Delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredient from a dosage form into a solution
Test your knowledge of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics with this quiz. Explore concepts related to drug bioavailability, absorption factors, and drug movement in and out of the body.
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