Pharmacokinetics: The Journey of Drugs in the Body

Question 1

Identify the drug with an approximate bioavailability of 100% when given orally.

Accepted Answer

Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

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Propranolol

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Gentamicin

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Warfarin

Question 2

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism within the body?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidney

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Heart

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Lung

Question 3

Which factor can enhance the rate of drug elimination from the body?

Accepted Answer

Increased urine output

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Reduced glomerular filtration rate

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Hepatic impairment

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Altered plasma protein binding

Question 4

Which pharmacokinetic parameter represents the amount of drug present in the body at a specific time?

Accepted Answer

Concentration

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Half-life

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Volume of distribution

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Clearance

Question 5

Which potential consequence is associated with a prolonged drug half-life?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of adverse effects

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Reduced drug effectiveness

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Fewer dosing intervals

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Enhanced patient adherence

Question 6

Which drug undergoes enterohepatic recirculation?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

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Morphine

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Metformin

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Atenolol

Question 7

In pharmacokinetics, what term describes the hypothetical volume of fluid needed to contain the total amount of drug in the body at the same concentration as in plasma?

Accepted Answer

Volume of distribution

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Clearance

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Bioavailability

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Half-life

Question 8

Which of the following factors does NOT affect drug absorption?

Accepted Answer

Hepatic metabolism

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Gastric acidity

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Dosage form

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Patient's age

Question 9

Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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CYP2D6

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MAO

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferase

Question 10

Which of the following routes of administration results in the most rapid onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Oral

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Subcutaneous

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Intramuscular

Question 11

The elimination half-life of a drug is the time it takes for the concentration of the drug in the body to decrease by half. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the elimination half-life?

Accepted Answer

Age

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Hepatic function

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Renal function

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Protein binding

Question 12

Which of the following drugs is highly protein-bound?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

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Warfarin

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Ethanol

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Insulin

Question 13

Which process facilitates the movement of drugs from the bloodstream into body tissues and cells?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion

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Active transport

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Pinocytosis

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Filtration

Question 14

Identify the primary organ responsible for metabolizing drugs in the body.

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Brain

Question 15

Which process is involved in the removal of drugs from the body?

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Excretion

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Metabolism

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Absorption

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Distribution

Question 16

Define the half-life of a drug.

Accepted Answer

The time required for drug concentration to decrease by half

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The time needed for the drug to be completely eliminated from the body

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The time required for the drug to reach peak concentration

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The time required for the drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream

Question 17

What is the minimum drug concentration needed to achieve a therapeutic effect called?

Accepted Answer

Minimum effective concentration

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Maximum tolerated dose

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Pharmacokinetic target concentration

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Bioavailability

Question 18

How does the route of drug administration impact a drug's pharmacokinetic profile, specifically considering absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion?

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The route of drug administration affects the rate and extent of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of the drug.

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The route of drug administration does not affect the drug's pharmacokinetic profile.

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The route of drug administration only affects the absorption of the drug.

Question 19

What process describes the distribution of drugs throughout the body?

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Distribution

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Metabolism

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Excretion

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Absorption

Question 20

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for drug metabolism in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Glutathione S-transferase

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Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 21

What does clearance of a drug refer to?

Accepted Answer

Rate of drug elimination

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Volume of drug distribution

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Half-life of the drug

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Bioavailability of the drug

Question 22

Which drug exhibits high protein binding?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

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Warfarin

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Ibuprofen

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Heparin

Question 23

Which route of administration offers the most rapid onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Intramuscular

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Subcutaneous

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Oral

Question 24

What does the half-life of a drug represent?

Accepted Answer

Time for drug concentration reduction by half

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Time for complete elimination

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Time for drug metabolism

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Time for peak drug concentration

Question 25

What does the bioavailability of a drug represent?

Accepted Answer

Percentage of administered drug reaching systemic circulation

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Maximum drug concentration

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Time to peak drug concentration

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Duration of drug action

Question 26

How are drugs primarily eliminated from the body?

Accepted Answer

Glomerular filtration in the kidneys

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Diffusion across cell membranes

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Active transport against concentration gradients

Question 27

Which of the following enzymes is NOT involved in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Amylase

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CYP450

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MAO

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

Question 28

What is the primary organ responsible for drug excretion?

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Kidneys

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Liver

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 29

What is the half-life of a drug?

Accepted Answer

The time it takes for a drug concentration to decrease by half

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The time it takes for a drug to reach its maximum concentration in the blood

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The time it takes for a drug to be completely eliminated from the body

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The time it takes for a drug to produce its therapeutic effect

Question 30

What is the primary goal of administering a loading dose of a drug?

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To achieve a rapid therapeutic effect

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To maintain a steady-state concentration

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To minimize adverse effects

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To reduce the need for subsequent doses

Question 31

How do alterations in renal function affect drug pharmacokinetics?

Accepted Answer

Increased drug accumulation

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Decreased drug absorption

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Increased drug metabolism

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No significant impact

Question 32

What's the primary mechanism for drug distribution throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Passive diffusion

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Active transport

Question 33

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for drug metabolism in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 34

What's the term for the time a drug takes to reach its peak concentration in the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Time to peak

Question 35

What does the volume of distribution (Vd) indicate about drug distribution in the body?

Accepted Answer

Vd estimates the apparent volume of fluid in which the drug is distributed.

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Vd represents the exact physical space occupied by the drug in the body.

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A large Vd suggests extensive drug binding to plasma proteins.

Question 36

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for eliminating acidic drugs from the body?

Accepted Answer

Active tubular secretion

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Passive diffusion

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Glomerular filtration

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Pinocytosis

Question 37

Which route of drug administration provides the most rapid onset of action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

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Oral

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Subcutaneous

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Transdermal

Question 38

The process by which drugs are transformed into more water-soluble forms, facilitating their excretion, is called:

Accepted Answer

Metabolism

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Excretion

Question 39

Drug clearance refers to:

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The volume of blood cleared of drug per unit time

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The rate of drug metabolism

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The rate of drug excretion

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The duration of drug action

Question 40

The half-life of a drug is the time it takes for its concentration in the body to:

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Decrease by 50%

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Increase by 50%

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Increase by 100%

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Decrease by 100%

Question 41

Bioavailability refers to the:

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Fraction of administered drug that reaches the systemic circulation

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Rate at which the drug is metabolized

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Time to peak drug concentration

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Duration of drug effect

Question 42

The movement of drugs from one compartment of the body to another is facilitated by a process called:

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Diffusion

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Filtration

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Active transport

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Ionization

Question 43

What is the major mechanism responsible for the distribution of drugs throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Blood circulation

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Pinocytosis

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Active transport

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Diffusion

Question 44

Which organ serves as the primary site for the metabolic breakdown of most drugs?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidneys

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Muscles

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Intestines

Question 45

What process involves the removal of drugs from the body?

Accepted Answer

Excretion

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Distribution

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Metabolism

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Absorption

Question 46

What is the relationship between the volume of distribution and the concentration of a drug in the body?

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Inversely proportional

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Directly proportional

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Exponential

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Logarithmic

Question 47

Which of the following mechanisms is NOT involved in the elimination of drugs from the body?

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Diffusion

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Clearance

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Metabolism

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Excretion

Question 48

The phrase 'drug half-life' refers to the time it takes for the drug's:

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Concentration to be reduced by half

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Elimination to complete

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Concentration to increase by half

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Concentration to double

Question 49

Which pharmacokinetic parameter measures the rate at which a drug is removed from the body?

Accepted Answer

Clearance

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Half-life

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Bioavailability

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Volume of distribution

Question 50

Why is it important for nurses to have a good understanding of pharmacokinetics?

Accepted Answer

To optimize drug therapy and ensure patient safety

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To perform surgical procedures

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To develop new medications

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To diagnose diseases