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Wilkes NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology – Exam 1 Practice (150 Questions with Answers)
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics (1–25)
1. Which process is most affected in a patient with liver failure?
A. Absorption
B. Distribution
C. Metabolism
D. Excretion
Answer: C
2. First-pass metabolism occurs primarily in the:
A. Kidney
B. Liver
C. Lung
, D. Intestine
Answer: B
3. A drug with high protein binding will:
A. Have a shorter half-life
B. Remain in circulation longer
C. Be rapidly excreted
D. Not distribute to tissues
Answer: B
4. Bioavailability refers to:
A. Drug clearance
B. Rate of absorption
C. Fraction reaching systemic circulation
D. Drug half-life
Answer: C
5. Steady state is typically achieved after:
A. 1 half-life
B. 2 half-lives
C. 4–5 half-lives
, D. 10 half-lives
Answer: C
6. Volume of distribution reflects:
A. Kidney function
B. Drug distribution in tissues
C. Liver enzyme activity
D. Drug potency
Answer: B
7. Which drug type is most affected by renal impairment?
A. Lipid soluble drugs
B. Water soluble drugs
C. Highly protein-bound drugs
D. Inhaled drugs
Answer: B
8. Agonists produce effects by:
A. Blocking receptors
B. Activating receptors
C. Destroying enzymes