Pharmacology Chapters 1–3 Exam #1 Study Guide:
ADME, Drug Schedules & Dosage Basics|Complete
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A drug that requires a written prescription because of its high potential for abuse.
Schedule II
A prescription that may be phoned in to the pharmacist because of the lower potential for
abuse and limited psychological/physical dependence.
Schedule V (5)
what does the acronym ADME stand for?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
What organ is most involved in metabolism of drugs?
liver
List 4 human variables that influence differences in response to medications among people:
Age, size, diet, gender.
Which organ is most commonly involved in drug excretion?
Kidney's
2 specific diet-drug factors that influence drug absorption(2 things to avoid with many drugs):
Calcium and High fiber diet.
Which pregnancy category cites teratogenic effects as a risk?
D
A drug with no medical indication
Schedule I
A drug that has low abuse potential and may be bought OTC with signature.
Schedule IV (4)
A drug with moderate potential for abuse but may have a prescription phoned to the
pharmacist with five refills in 6 months.
ADME, Drug Schedules & Dosage Basics|Complete
Questions with A+ Graded Answers Latest Updated 2026
A drug that requires a written prescription because of its high potential for abuse.
Schedule II
A prescription that may be phoned in to the pharmacist because of the lower potential for
abuse and limited psychological/physical dependence.
Schedule V (5)
what does the acronym ADME stand for?
Absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
What organ is most involved in metabolism of drugs?
liver
List 4 human variables that influence differences in response to medications among people:
Age, size, diet, gender.
Which organ is most commonly involved in drug excretion?
Kidney's
2 specific diet-drug factors that influence drug absorption(2 things to avoid with many drugs):
Calcium and High fiber diet.
Which pregnancy category cites teratogenic effects as a risk?
D
A drug with no medical indication
Schedule I
A drug that has low abuse potential and may be bought OTC with signature.
Schedule IV (4)
A drug with moderate potential for abuse but may have a prescription phoned to the
pharmacist with five refills in 6 months.
