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1. A drug administered orally undergoes significant first-pass metabolism. What is the primary site of this
process?​
A. Kidneys​
B. Lungs​
C. Liver​
D. Small intestine

Correct Answer: C



2. Which factor most directly affects drug absorption rate?​
A. Protein binding​
B. Blood flow to site​
C. Renal clearance​
D. Half-life

Correct Answer: B




3. A patient taking warfarin is prescribed aspirin. What is the priority concern?​
A. Reduced efficacy​
B. Increased bleeding risk​
C. Drug tolerance​
D. Faster metabolism

Correct Answer: B




4. Which route of administration provides the fastest systemic effect?​
A. Oral​
B. Subcutaneous​
C. Intravenous​
D. Intramuscular

Correct Answer: C

,5. A drug with a half-life of 8 hours—how long to reach steady state?​
A. 8 hours​
B. 16 hours​
C. 32–40 hours​
D. 64 hours

Correct Answer: C




6. Which term describes the maximum effect of a drug?​
A. Potency​
B. Efficacy​
C. Affinity​
D. Bioavailability

Correct Answer: B



7. Which organ is primarily responsible for drug excretion?​
A. Liver​
B. Heart​
C. Kidneys​
D. Lungs

Correct Answer: C




8. A partial agonist will:​
A. Fully activate receptors​
B. Block receptors completely​
C. Produce a weaker response​
D. Destroy receptors

Correct Answer: C




9. Which condition increases risk of drug toxicity?​
A. High metabolism​
B. Renal impairment​
C. Young age​
D. High protein intake

Correct Answer: B

, 10. What is bioavailability?​
A. Drug elimination rate​
B. Fraction reaching systemic circulation​
C. Drug metabolism speed​
D. Binding to proteins

Correct Answer: B




11. Which drug classification reduces blood pressure by blocking beta receptors?​
A. ACE inhibitors​
B. Beta blockers​
C. Diuretics​
D. Calcium channel blockers

Correct Answer: B




12. Which adverse effect is most associated with opioids?​
A. Hypertension​
B. Constipation​
C. Hyperactivity​
D. Insomnia

Correct Answer: B




13. Therapeutic index refers to:​
A. Drug half-life​
B. Safety margin​
C. Absorption rate​
D. Protein binding

Correct Answer: B




14. A drug binds extensively to plasma proteins. What happens?​
A. Increased clearance​
B. Reduced free drug​
C. Faster metabolism​
D. Increased excretion

Correct Answer: B