BIO 351 Portage Pharmacology Exam 1 Practice Test 2026 |
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1. Which of the following is generally true of suppositories?
suppositories must never be handled by pharmacy techntions because
only pharmacists may handle suppositories
suppositories are generally designed to melt at body temperature
suppositories must always be compounded and are never
commercially produced
suppositories are generally taken orally
2. Describe how the half-life of a drug affects the time it takes to reach steady
state.
Steady state is reached at the same time regardless of half-life.
A drug with a shorter half-life reaches steady state more quickly
than one with a longer half-life.
Drugs with longer half-lives are always more effective.
Half-life does not affect the time to reach steady state.
3. Describe how aging can impact the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
Aging has no impact on drug pharmacokinetics.
Aging can affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion, leading to altered drug effects.
Aging only affects drug distribution.
Aging only affects drug absorption.
,4. If a patient has impaired liver function, which pharmacokinetic component is
most likely to be affected, and how might this impact drug therapy?
Distribution; it may cause the drug to be less effective.
Absorption; it may decrease the effectiveness of the drug.
Metabolism; it may lead to increased drug levels and potential
toxicity.
Excretion; it may lead to faster elimination of the drug.
5. What is one of the three primary mechanisms through which drugs can act on
the body?
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Enzyme inhibition
Receptor binding
6. What term describes a drug that decreases a cell's physiological response
when it binds to a receptor?
Antagonist
Synergist
Inhibitor
Agonist
7. Describe how the route of administration can influence drug absorption.
The route of administration affects drug absorption by determining
how quickly and efficiently the drug enters the bloodstream.
, The route of administration only affects drug distribution, not
absorption.
The route of administration has no effect on drug absorption.
The route of administration determines the drug's chemical structure.
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
the MAJOR route of drug excretion is via the biliary system
drug absorption mainly occurs in the large intestine
the liver is the main organ responsible for drug metabolism, the
kidney is the main organ responsible for drug excretion
the kidney is mainly responsible for drug metabolism, the liver is the
MAJOR organ responsible for drug excretion
9. What is the definition of parenteral administration in pharmacology?
Administration of drugs by routes other than the digestive tract.
Administration of drugs via the respiratory system.
Administration of drugs through the skin only.
Administration of drugs exclusively through intravenous means.
10. Select the dosage form that is best described as a flattened tablet that
dissolves in the mouth
Tablet
Capsule
Troche
Suppository
, 11. If a patient has liver dysfunction, how might this affect their medication
regimen?
It will have no effect on drug levels.
It will decrease the effectiveness of all medications.
It will speed up the elimination of drugs from the body.
It may lead to increased drug levels and potential toxicity.
12. Describe the purpose of using an enteric-coated dosage form for certain
medications.
Enteric-coated dosage forms enhance the drug's taste for better
patient compliance.
Enteric-coated dosage forms are used to speed up the drug's
absorption in the bloodstream.
Enteric-coated dosage forms prevent the drug from dissolving in
the stomach, allowing it to be absorbed in the intestines.
Enteric-coated dosage forms increase the drug's solubility in water.
13. What is thought of when "what the body does to the drug"? Used in
pharmaceutical sciences.
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
14. Describe the relationship between dosage forms and their impact on drug
efficacy.
Dosage forms can alter the absorption and distribution of a drug,
affecting its overall efficacy.
Dosage forms have no impact on drug efficacy.
High-Yield Review | Graded A+
1. Which of the following is generally true of suppositories?
suppositories must never be handled by pharmacy techntions because
only pharmacists may handle suppositories
suppositories are generally designed to melt at body temperature
suppositories must always be compounded and are never
commercially produced
suppositories are generally taken orally
2. Describe how the half-life of a drug affects the time it takes to reach steady
state.
Steady state is reached at the same time regardless of half-life.
A drug with a shorter half-life reaches steady state more quickly
than one with a longer half-life.
Drugs with longer half-lives are always more effective.
Half-life does not affect the time to reach steady state.
3. Describe how aging can impact the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
Aging has no impact on drug pharmacokinetics.
Aging can affect drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and
excretion, leading to altered drug effects.
Aging only affects drug distribution.
Aging only affects drug absorption.
,4. If a patient has impaired liver function, which pharmacokinetic component is
most likely to be affected, and how might this impact drug therapy?
Distribution; it may cause the drug to be less effective.
Absorption; it may decrease the effectiveness of the drug.
Metabolism; it may lead to increased drug levels and potential
toxicity.
Excretion; it may lead to faster elimination of the drug.
5. What is one of the three primary mechanisms through which drugs can act on
the body?
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Enzyme inhibition
Receptor binding
6. What term describes a drug that decreases a cell's physiological response
when it binds to a receptor?
Antagonist
Synergist
Inhibitor
Agonist
7. Describe how the route of administration can influence drug absorption.
The route of administration affects drug absorption by determining
how quickly and efficiently the drug enters the bloodstream.
, The route of administration only affects drug distribution, not
absorption.
The route of administration has no effect on drug absorption.
The route of administration determines the drug's chemical structure.
8. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
the MAJOR route of drug excretion is via the biliary system
drug absorption mainly occurs in the large intestine
the liver is the main organ responsible for drug metabolism, the
kidney is the main organ responsible for drug excretion
the kidney is mainly responsible for drug metabolism, the liver is the
MAJOR organ responsible for drug excretion
9. What is the definition of parenteral administration in pharmacology?
Administration of drugs by routes other than the digestive tract.
Administration of drugs via the respiratory system.
Administration of drugs through the skin only.
Administration of drugs exclusively through intravenous means.
10. Select the dosage form that is best described as a flattened tablet that
dissolves in the mouth
Tablet
Capsule
Troche
Suppository
, 11. If a patient has liver dysfunction, how might this affect their medication
regimen?
It will have no effect on drug levels.
It will decrease the effectiveness of all medications.
It will speed up the elimination of drugs from the body.
It may lead to increased drug levels and potential toxicity.
12. Describe the purpose of using an enteric-coated dosage form for certain
medications.
Enteric-coated dosage forms enhance the drug's taste for better
patient compliance.
Enteric-coated dosage forms are used to speed up the drug's
absorption in the bloodstream.
Enteric-coated dosage forms prevent the drug from dissolving in
the stomach, allowing it to be absorbed in the intestines.
Enteric-coated dosage forms increase the drug's solubility in water.
13. What is thought of when "what the body does to the drug"? Used in
pharmaceutical sciences.
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
14. Describe the relationship between dosage forms and their impact on drug
efficacy.
Dosage forms can alter the absorption and distribution of a drug,
affecting its overall efficacy.
Dosage forms have no impact on drug efficacy.
