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Chapter 2 Principles of Drug Action
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1) The passage of a drug from its site of administration into the bloodstream is referred as
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A) absorption.
B) distribution.
C) metabolism.
D) excretion.

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Explanation: Absorption is the passage of a drug from the site of administration into the
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bloodstream.
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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Bloom's: Remember
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Learning Outcome: 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that affect
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drug actions.
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ABHES: 6. d. Properly utilize Physician's Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other
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drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and
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contraindications
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CAAHEP: I. C. 11. Identify the classifications of medications, including desired effects, side
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and intended site of action?
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A) absorption
B) distribution
C) metabolism
D) excretion

Answer: B h h h h



Explanation: Distribution is the transportation of a drug from the bloodstream to the body
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tissues and intended site of action.
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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Learning Outcome: 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that affect
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drug actions.
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contraindications
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3) Which of the following influences metabolism?
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A) albumin
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C) drug composition
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D) enzymes

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Explanation: The process of metabolism acts under the influence of
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enzymes. Difficulty: 1 Easy
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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Bloom's: Remember
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Learning Outcome: 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that affect
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drug actions.
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drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and
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contraindications
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effects and adverse reactions
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4) Which term describes the body's way of removing the waste products of ordinary cell
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D) excretion


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Explanation: Removing the waste from the body is called excretion.
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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drug actions.
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5) Which statement describes the action that antihistamines have on the body?
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A) Slow the body's natural reactions to irritation.
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B) Speed up the energy-producing functions of cells.
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D) They replace natural substances that the body lacks.
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Explanation: Antihistamines slow the body's response to irritation.
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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Bloom's: Remember
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Learning Outcome: 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that affect
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drug actions.
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drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and
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contraindications
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6) Which statement describes the action that stimulants have on the body?
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A) slows the body's natural reactions to irritation
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Difficulty: 1 Easy
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Topic: Pharmacokinetics; Drug Action
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Bloom's: Remember
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Learning Outcome: 2-1 Identify the basic drug actions and the body processes that affect
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drug actions.
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drug references to identify a drug's classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and
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contraindications
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effects and adverse reactions
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