BIOD351 / BIOD 351 Module 1
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Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Question:
Which of the following statements is true regarding how pharmacokinetics
changes as a patient ages?
a. Drug absorption is increased due to decreased intestinal blood flow that
slows the onset of action
b. Distribution is decreased leading to increased drug effect.
c. Drug metabolism decreases increasing the duration of the drug.
d. Excretion is increased due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys.
Answer:
Drug metabolism decreases increasing the duration of the drug.
,Question:
True/False
Drugs generally reach organs that have a greater blood supply first.re
Answer:
true
Question:
Match the following dosage forms to the best description:
1. Enteric Coating A. Melts at body temperature
2. Suppository B. A water and sugar solution
3. Syrup C. A convenient way to administer powder or liquid
4. Capsule D. Protects the stomach
Answer:
enteric coating - protects the stomach
suppository- melts at body temp
syrup - a water and sugar solution
capsule - a convenient way to administer
,Question:
True/False
Tablets that are coated with an acid-resistant substance to prevent dissolution
in the stomach are called delayed release.
Answer:
false, enteric coated
Question:
Fill in the blank
A flattened tablet that dissolves in the mouth describes what dosage form
_______.
Answer:
Troches
Question:
True/False
Drugs either have a trade name or a generic name.
Answer:
False. Drugs have both a trade name and generic name.
, Question:
True/False
The site within the cell that a drug binds to in order to exert its therapeutic
effect is known as the receptor.
Answer:
true
Question:
True/False
Depending on the risk vs. benefit to the patient it is sometimes necessary to
continue
treatment despite a harmful adverse event occurring.
Answer:
true
Question:
some drugs have multiple trade names that they are marketed under
Answer:
true
(Latest Update )
Pharmacology | Questions &
Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct -
Portage Learning
Question:
Which of the following statements is true regarding how pharmacokinetics
changes as a patient ages?
a. Drug absorption is increased due to decreased intestinal blood flow that
slows the onset of action
b. Distribution is decreased leading to increased drug effect.
c. Drug metabolism decreases increasing the duration of the drug.
d. Excretion is increased due to decreased blood flow to the kidneys.
Answer:
Drug metabolism decreases increasing the duration of the drug.
,Question:
True/False
Drugs generally reach organs that have a greater blood supply first.re
Answer:
true
Question:
Match the following dosage forms to the best description:
1. Enteric Coating A. Melts at body temperature
2. Suppository B. A water and sugar solution
3. Syrup C. A convenient way to administer powder or liquid
4. Capsule D. Protects the stomach
Answer:
enteric coating - protects the stomach
suppository- melts at body temp
syrup - a water and sugar solution
capsule - a convenient way to administer
,Question:
True/False
Tablets that are coated with an acid-resistant substance to prevent dissolution
in the stomach are called delayed release.
Answer:
false, enteric coated
Question:
Fill in the blank
A flattened tablet that dissolves in the mouth describes what dosage form
_______.
Answer:
Troches
Question:
True/False
Drugs either have a trade name or a generic name.
Answer:
False. Drugs have both a trade name and generic name.
, Question:
True/False
The site within the cell that a drug binds to in order to exert its therapeutic
effect is known as the receptor.
Answer:
true
Question:
True/False
Depending on the risk vs. benefit to the patient it is sometimes necessary to
continue
treatment despite a harmful adverse event occurring.
Answer:
true
Question:
some drugs have multiple trade names that they are marketed under
Answer:
true
