Drug Metabolism and Excretion: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which organ is the primary site for drug metabolism?

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Liver

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Kidney

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Skin

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Lungs

Question 2

What is the term describing the chemical reactions that transform drugs into water-soluble metabolites?

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Biotransformation

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Excretion

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Absorption

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Distribution

Question 3

Which enzyme group is primarily involved in Phase I drug metabolism?

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Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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Glutathione S-transferases

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Sulfotransferases

Question 4

Which route is the primary pathway for the elimination of most drugs from the body?

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Bile

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Intestines

Question 5

What is the term for the movement of a drug from the bloodstream into tissues?

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Distribution

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Absorption

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Metabolism

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Excretion

Question 6

What is the term for drugs that reduce the activity of drug-metabolizing enzymes?

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Enzyme inhibitors

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Enzyme inducers

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Prodrugs

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Antagonists

Question 7

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for phase I drug metabolism?

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Cytochrome P450

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Glutathione S-transferases

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Acetyltransferases

Question 8

Which organ plays a primary role in drug excretion?

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Kidneys

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Liver

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 9

Which is NOT a route of drug excretion?

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Intravenous injection

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Urine

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Feces

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Breath

Question 10

How do genetic variations influence an individual's response to drug metabolism?

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By altering the activity of enzymes that metabolize drugs.

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By changing the primary route of drug elimination.

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By directly increasing the likelihood of drug interactions.

Question 11

The primary function of cytochrome P450 3A4 is to:

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Metabolize drugs into inactive or more excretable forms

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Metabolize drugs into active forms

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Convert drugs into glucuronide conjugates

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Transport drugs across cell membranes

Question 12

Which of the following drug interactions significantly impacts drug metabolism?

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CYP450 inhibitors used with warfarin

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Hepatic enzyme inducers can increase the clearance of drugs metabolized by the liver.

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Drug interactions are usually not clinically significant in patients with normal liver function.

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Drug interactions involving excretion are more common than interactions involving metabolism.

Question 13

What is the primary function of transporters in drug excretion?

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Transporting drugs across cell membranes to facilitate elimination

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Metabolizing drugs into inactive forms

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Transporting drugs into cells for bioactivation

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Storing drugs within cells for future use

Question 14

The primary enzyme responsible for Phase I drug metabolism reactions is:

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CYP450

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UGT

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GST

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MAO

Question 15

The primary site of drug excretion in the body is the:

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Kidneys

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Liver

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 16

In renal drug excretion, the main mechanism for eliminating acidic drugs is through:

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Tubular secretion

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Passive diffusion

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Active transport

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Glomerular filtration

Question 17

CYP2D6 is a cytochrome P450 enzyme that metabolizes which of the following drugs:

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Warfarin

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Metoprolol

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Phenytoin

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Valproic acid

Question 18

Hepatic first-pass metabolism has the effect of:

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Reducing drug bioavailability

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Increasing drug toxicity

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Enhancing drug excretion

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Preventing drug absorption

Question 19

Which of these drugs is primarily excreted unchanged in the urine:

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Atenolol

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Digoxin

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Ibuprofen

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Propranolol

Question 20

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

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Cytochrome P450 (CYP450)

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Monoamine oxidase

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Lipase

Question 21

What is the main route of excretion for drugs that are highly water-soluble?

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Renal excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Gastrointestinal excretion

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Cutaneous excretion

Question 22

What is the primary function of P-glycoprotein in drug excretion?

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Transporting drugs out of cells

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Activating prodrugs

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Metabolizing drugs

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Binding to plasma proteins

Question 23

Which of the following is a characteristic of phase II reactions in drug metabolism?

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Conjugation

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Hydrolysis

Question 24

Which of the following drugs is primarily excreted unchanged through the kidneys?

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Gentamicin

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Warfarin

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Dilantin

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Propranolol

Question 25

What is the mechanism by which competitive inhibitors affect drug metabolism?

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Binding to the same enzyme as the drug

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Increasing drug metabolism

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Decreasing drug absorption

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Altering drug distribution

Question 26

Which of the following organs is not primarily involved in drug excretion?

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Brain

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Skin

Question 27

Which organ is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Heart

Question 28

Which type of enzyme is predominantly involved in Phase I drug metabolism reactions?

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Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Sulfotransferases

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N-acetyltransferases

Question 29

What is the main route by which drugs are excreted from the body?

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Urine

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Feces

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Sweat

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Expiration

Question 30

Which mechanism is NOT involved in renal drug excretion?

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Osmosis

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Glomerular filtration

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Tubular secretion

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Tubular reabsorption

Question 31

A patient presents with impaired liver function. How might this affect their drug metabolism?

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Decreased metabolism

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Increased metabolism

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Negligible effect

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Increased excretion

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a potential nursing consideration related to altered drug metabolism and excretion?

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Administering drugs at specific meals

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Adjusting drug dosage

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Monitoring for adverse effects

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Educating patients about drug interactions

Question 33

As we age, how do the processes of drug metabolism and excretion change?

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Cytochrome P450 enzyme activity decreases, and renal function declines, resulting in slower drug metabolism and excretion.

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Hepatic blood flow and glomerular filtration rate increase, leading to faster drug elimination.

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Volume of distribution increases, and protein binding decreases, leading to higher free drug concentrations.

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There are no significant age-related changes in drug metabolism or excretion.

Question 34

Which of the following drug interactions involves both metabolism and excretion?

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Warfarin with rifampin

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Acetaminophen with alcohol

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Digoxin with amiodarone

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Metformin with cimetidine

Question 35

How can disease states affect the way drugs are processed and eliminated by the body?

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By changing enzyme activity

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By increasing kidney filtration

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With no noticeable impact

Question 36

Which enzyme system is primarily responsible for Phase I drug metabolism reactions that introduce or expose functional groups?

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Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes

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Glutathione S-transferases

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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N-acetyltransferases

Question 37

Which organ is responsible for the majority of Phase II drug metabolism reactions, involving conjugation reactions?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 38

What is the primary mechanism by which the kidneys eliminate drugs from the body?

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Glomerular filtration

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Tubular secretion

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Tubular reabsorption

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Passive diffusion

Question 39

What is a significant application of determining drug clearance in clinical practice?

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Predicting drug dosage and monitoring therapy

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Assessing hepatic function

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Detecting drug interactions

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Determining drug metabolism pathways

Question 40

What is the primary role of the biliary system in drug excretion?

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Excretion of drugs into the bile

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Transport of drugs into hepatocytes

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Reabsorption of drugs from the bile

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Storage of drugs in the gallbladder

Question 41

Which of the following drugs is primarily eliminated from the body through the biliary system?

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Acetaminophen

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Warfarin

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Digoxin

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Heparin

Question 42

Which enzyme family catalyzes the majority of phase I drug metabolism reactions?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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Glutathione S-transferases

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Catechol-O-methyltransferases

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

Question 43

Which of the following organs plays a primary role in the elimination of water-soluble drug metabolites?

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Liver

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Intestines

Question 44

Conjugation reactions involve the addition of polar functional groups to drug molecules, primarily in which phase of drug metabolism?

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Phase II

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Neither phase I nor phase II

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Phase III

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Phase I

Question 45

Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing glucuronidation reactions, a common type of phase II drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

UDP-glucuronosyltransferase

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Monoamine oxidase

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Glutathione S-transferase

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Cytochrome P450 enzyme

Question 46

Which of the following is a potential consequence of impaired drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

Increased drug toxicity

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Enhanced drug efficacy

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Reduced drug side effects

Question 47

The enzyme primarily responsible for drug metabolism in the liver is:

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Alcohol Dehydrogenase

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Lipase

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Acetylcholinesterase

Question 48

The primary route of excretion for water-soluble drugs is:

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Urine

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Sweat

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Saliva

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Feces

Question 49

The first-pass effect refers to the:

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Reduction of drug bioavailability due to metabolism before reaching systemic circulation.

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Increase in drug duration of action due to prolonged metabolism.

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Alteration of metabolism of other drugs taken concurrently.

Question 50

The primary mechanism of action of cytochrome P450 enzymes in drug metabolism is:

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Oxidation

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Conjugation

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Hydrolysis

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Reduction

Question 51

The organ responsible for the metabolism of most drugs is the:

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Liver

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Lungs

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Kidneys

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Stomach

Question 52

A major route of drug excretion for infants is:

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Feces

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Sweat

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Urine

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Saliva