Drug Distribution: Principles and Factors Affecting Tissue Distribution

Question 1

Which of the following factors does not affect drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Patient's age

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Plasma pH

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Drug concentration

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Presence of competing drugs

Question 2

Which of the following tissue types has the lowest blood flow and highest lipid content?

Accepted Answer

Adipose tissue

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Brain tissue

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Cardiac muscle

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Skeletal muscle

Question 3

Which drug has a high protein binding affinity and a large volume of distribution?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

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Warfarin

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Propranolol

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Vancomycin

Question 4

What is the term used to describe the binding of drugs to tissues or cells with high affinity?

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Tissue sequestration

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Drug accumulation

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Distribution equilibrium

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Tissue partitioning

Question 5

How does an increase in the volume of distribution affect drug concentration?

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Decreases concentration

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Increases concentration

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No change in concentration

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Doubles concentration

Question 6

Which factor does NOT influence drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Environmental temperature

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Protein concentration

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Drug concentration

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Genetic factors

Question 7

Which tissue compartment typically exhibits the highest concentration of highly lipophilic drugs?

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Adipose

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Plasma

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Muscle

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Brain

Question 8

Which of the following compartments has the lowest pH?

Accepted Answer

Stomach

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Plasma

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Muscle

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Brain

Question 9

The fraction of drug that remains unbound in plasma is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Free drug fraction

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Bound drug fraction

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Total drug fraction

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Apparent volume of distribution

Question 10

A new drug accumulates more in fatty tissue than in muscle. What's the most likely reason for this difference?

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The drug easily passes through the fatty membranes of fat cells.

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The drug is actively pumped into fat cells against its concentration gradient.

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The drug attaches to specific receptors on the surface of fat cells.

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The drug is engulfed by fat cells through pinocytosis or phagocytosis.

Question 11

When a drug has a high plasma protein binding, what happens to its free fraction?

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It is decreased.

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It is increased.

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It remains unchanged.

Question 12

How does pH affect where a drug goes in the body?

Accepted Answer

Ionized drugs tend to gather in acidic areas.

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Ionized drugs easily pass through cell membranes.

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pH has no impact on drug distribution.

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Drugs are mainly broken down in acidic tissues.

Question 13

Which of the following factors does not significantly affect drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Albumin concentration

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pH

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Drug concentration

Question 14

Which tissue typically has the highest affinity for most drugs?

Accepted Answer

Fat

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Muscle

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Brain

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Kidney

Question 15

The distribution of a drug into the central nervous system (CNS) is primarily influenced by:

Accepted Answer

Blood-brain barrier permeability

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Drug ionization

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Cardiac output

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Plasma protein binding

Question 16

Which of the following is an effect of high drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Reduced drug toxicity

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Increased drug efficacy

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Decreased drug half-life

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Increased drug tissue distribution

Question 17

Which of the following is not a mechanism of drug transport across cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

Exocytosis

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Diffusion

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Carrier-mediated transport

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Pinocytosis

Question 18

Which tissue typically accumulates the highest concentration of bound drugs?

Accepted Answer

Fat

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Muscle

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Brain

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Liver

Question 19

Which drug exhibits high lipid solubility?

Accepted Answer

Diazepam

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Metformin

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Lisinopril

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Insulin

Question 20

Tissues with an extensive capillary network and high extracellular fluid volume tend to:

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Facilitate rapid drug distribution

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Exhibit low protein binding

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Preferentially accumulate lipophilic drugs

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Impede drug distribution

Question 21

The limited distribution of drugs into the brain is primarily due to the presence of:

Accepted Answer

Blood-brain barrier

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Low cerebral blood flow

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High neuronal metabolic activity

Question 22

Which of the following mechanisms can increase the volume of distribution of a drug?

Accepted Answer

Displacement from plasma proteins

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Reduced hepatic blood flow

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Increased metabolic rate

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Decreased tissue perfusion

Question 23

Which mechanism contributes to the accumulation of drugs in adipose tissue?

Accepted Answer

Lipophilicity

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Ion trapping

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Active transport

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Protein binding

Question 24

Drug distribution to the fetus can be limited by which anatomical structure?

Accepted Answer

Placental barrier

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High fetal protein binding

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Low fetal blood flow

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Rapid fetal metabolism

Question 25

Which of the following drugs is likely to have a relatively large volume of distribution?

Accepted Answer

Propofol

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Ibuprofen

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Digoxin

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Metformin

Question 26

In infants compared to adults, the volume of distribution is generally:

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Smaller due to lower body fat and total body water

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Unpredictable due to developmental variations

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Similar due to comparable metabolic rates

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Larger due to higher plasma protein binding

Question 27

Which organ receives the highest proportion of cardiac output and has the greatest drug distribution?

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Liver

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Heart

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Brain

Question 28

How does increased protein binding affect drug distribution?

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Decreases free drug concentration

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Increases free drug concentration

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Increases drug metabolism

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Has no effect on drug distribution

Question 29

Which of the following anatomical structures limits drug entry into the brain?

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Blood-brain barrier

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Blood-placenta barrier

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Blood-air barrier

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Blood-milk barrier

Question 30

What is the term for the unbound or active portion of a drug in the body?

Accepted Answer

Free drug

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Unbound drug

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Total drug

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Bound drug

Question 31

Which of the following drugs is extensively bound to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

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Aspirin

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Morphine

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Ibuprofen

Question 32

What is the primary consequence of extensive drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Reduced drug efficacy

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No effect on drug efficacy

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Increased drug metabolism

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Increased drug efficacy

Question 33

What is the primary significance of understanding drug distribution principles?

Accepted Answer

Optimizing drug therapy and minimizing adverse effects

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Improving patient satisfaction

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Reducing drug costs

Question 34

Which of the following factors does NOT influence drug binding to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Drug molecular weight

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Protein structure

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pH

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Temperature

Question 35

What is the primary mechanism by which drugs distribute to tissues?

Accepted Answer

Passive diffusion across lipid membranes

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Filtration

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Pinocytosis

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Active transport

Question 36

Which tissue type has the highest affinity for lipid-soluble drugs?

Accepted Answer

Central Nervous System (CNS)

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Liver

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Muscle

Question 37

How does tissue perfusion influence drug distribution?

Accepted Answer

It determines the amount of drug delivered to the tissue.

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It regulates drug protein binding.

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It affects drug metabolism.

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It determines the rate of drug excretion.

Question 38

What is the primary function of the blood-brain barrier in drug distribution?

Accepted Answer

To protect the brain from potentially harmful substances.

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To enhance drug metabolism in the brain.

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To facilitate drug entry into the cerebrospinal fluid.

Question 39

Which of the following consequences may result from drug accumulation in tissues?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of toxicity

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Reduced drug bioavailability

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Faster drug elimination

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Enhanced therapeutic efficacy

Question 40

Which is the primary route by which drugs are cleared from the body?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Hepatic metabolism

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Pulmonary excretion

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Cutaneous excretion

Question 41

What is the primary objective of monitoring drug levels?

Accepted Answer

To optimize drug therapy and prevent adverse effects.

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To estimate the time of drug administration

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To diagnose drug overdose

Question 42

Which of the following factors would MOST LIKELY influence the distribution of a drug to the central nervous system (CNS)?

Accepted Answer

Lipid solubility of the drug.

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Drug's molecular weight.

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Patient's age.

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Patient's body mass index.

Question 43

A patient is prescribed a drug that is highly lipophilic. Which of the following tissues would you expect this drug to accumulate in?

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Adipose tissue.

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Bone.

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Muscle.

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Liver.

Question 44

A drug that is highly bound to plasma proteins is likely to have which of the following characteristics?

Accepted Answer

A longer duration of action.

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A faster onset of action.

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A lower therapeutic index.

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A shorter duration of action.

Question 45

Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding drug distribution?

Accepted Answer

Drugs can be redistributed from one compartment to another.

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Drugs always distribute evenly throughout the body.

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Drug distribution is a one-way process.

Question 46

A patient with reduced blood flow to the kidneys is prescribed a drug that is primarily eliminated by the kidneys. What is the most likely outcome of this situation?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of drug accumulation and toxicity.

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No significant effect on drug action.

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Increased drug efficacy.

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Decreased risk of drug interactions.

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of a factor that can influence drug distribution by affecting blood flow to specific tissues?

Accepted Answer

Heart failure.

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Hypoalbuminemia.

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Liver disease.

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Genetic polymorphism.

Question 48

Why is understanding drug distribution important for nurses?

Accepted Answer

To optimize drug therapy and minimize adverse effects.

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To determine the best route of administration for each drug.

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To predict the exact duration of drug action.

Question 49

A patient with low serum albumin is being administered a highly protein-bound drug. What effect should the nurse anticipate?

Accepted Answer

Increased risk of drug toxicity

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Decreased drug half-life

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Increased drug metabolism

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Decreased drug absorption

Question 50

Which factor can significantly impact drug distribution in a patient with heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Decreased cardiac output

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Decreased body fat percentage

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Increased renal function

Question 51

A drug that readily crosses the blood-brain barrier is most likely characterized by which property?

Accepted Answer

High lipid solubility

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Large molecular size

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Low protein binding affinity

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Ionized at physiological pH

Question 52

Which organ plays the primary role in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidney

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Pancreas

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Spleen

Question 53

A drug administered to a pregnant woman is most likely to affect the fetus if it exhibits what characteristic?

Accepted Answer

High placental transfer rate

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High water solubility

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Short half-life

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Low protein binding

Question 54

What is the primary mechanism by which drugs are distributed throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Blood circulation

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Passive diffusion

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Active transport

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Lymphatic system

Question 55

A patient is receiving two drugs that compete for the same binding sites on plasma proteins. This interaction can lead to:

Accepted Answer

Increased free drug levels of one or both drugs

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Increased metabolism of both drugs

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Decreased elimination of both drugs

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Decreased absorption of both drugs

Question 56

The volume of distribution (Vd) of a drug refers to:

Accepted Answer

The theoretical volume the drug would occupy if it were evenly distributed throughout the body

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The rate at which the drug is eliminated from the body

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The amount of drug absorbed after administration

Question 57

Which statement best describes the concept of the blood-brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

A protective mechanism that limits the passage of substances from the bloodstream into the central nervous system

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A physical barrier that prevents any foreign substance from entering the brain