NUR 117 Exam Questions and Answers Graded A+

NUR 117 Exam Questions and Answers
Graded A+

Pharmacokinetics - Correct answer-The process by which drugs are absorbed,

distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted.

ADME - Correct answer-absorption

distribution

metabolism

excretion

Absorption - Correct answer-The route of administration affects the rate and

amount ofabsorption

Routes of Absorption - Correct answer-Oral

Subcutaneous

Intramuscular

Intravenous

inhalation

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,Buccal / Sublingual

Intravenous - Correct answer-within a vein ( no barrier )

Intradermal/Topical - Correct answer-Slow, gradual absorption ( Barrier )

Passive Diffusion - Correct answer-the movement of drugs from an area of higher

concentration to lower concentration

Active Transport - Correct answer-the movement of materials through a cell

membrane using energy

ATP

Lower to higher concentrationPharmacokinetics Absorption (1 of 3)

ATP - Correct answer-energy

Facilitated Diffusion - Correct answer-Movement of specific molecules across cell

membranes through protein channels




No Energy Required

Water-soluble - Correct answer-able to dissolve in water

Crosses through pores in capillaries, but not cell membranes

Ionized

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, Lipid(fat)-soluble - Correct answer--Non-ionized

-Crosses pores, cell membranes, blood-brain barrier

ex: placenta , brain

Physical factors influencing absorption - Correct answer-1. blood flow to

absorbing organ

2. total surface area of absorbing organ

3. contact time at absorption site

4. presence of food

5. sympathetic/parasympathetic activity

6. diarrhea

Distribution - Correct answer-Movement of drug around the body

Blood flow Distribution - Correct answer-Muscles- Slow

Organs - Fast

Capillary Structures - Correct answer-( leaky )

Do not impede diffusion of drugs

Blood Brain Barrier/Placenta - Correct answer-( Tight )


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