HSAD 020 exam 1 questions and
answers
The study of the movement of drugs through the body is termed CORRECT ANSWERS
Pharmacodynamics
Drugs administered "sublingually" and drugs administered orally are absorbed mostly in
the ______ and_______, respectively CORRECT ANSWERS Mouth and Small
Rectal drug administration may be used in place of oral drug admin to avoid?
CORRECT ANSWERS Vomiting, unconscious or unable to swallow
The main advantage of administering a drug through transdermal patches is?
CORRECT ANSWERS They provide continuous controlled release, slow continuous
absorption over hours or days, minimal side effects
With the exception of the mode employed with some gas anesthetics the fastest mode
of drug administration is? CORRECT ANSWERS Intravenous administration (IV)
Drawbacks to intravenous injection as opposed to otherworldly of administration of
drugs include? CORRECT ANSWERS Rapid rate of absorption, little time for reaction,
2. Administration by injection requires sterile technique
3. No recall
A drug that can pass rapidly and easily through the capillary wall surrounding the brain
must be? CORRECT ANSWERS Lipophilic / highly lipid soluble
The membranes that separate fetal blood from material blood CORRECT ANSWERS
Placenta
Most of the products of the body metabolism are excreted by the? CORRECT
ANSWERS Kidneys
The majority of drugs leave the body in CORRECT ANSWERS Urine
Which of the following factors can alter the rate at which drugs are metabolized?
CORRECT ANSWERS Genetic variations, and two or more drugs may interact
answers
The study of the movement of drugs through the body is termed CORRECT ANSWERS
Pharmacodynamics
Drugs administered "sublingually" and drugs administered orally are absorbed mostly in
the ______ and_______, respectively CORRECT ANSWERS Mouth and Small
Rectal drug administration may be used in place of oral drug admin to avoid?
CORRECT ANSWERS Vomiting, unconscious or unable to swallow
The main advantage of administering a drug through transdermal patches is?
CORRECT ANSWERS They provide continuous controlled release, slow continuous
absorption over hours or days, minimal side effects
With the exception of the mode employed with some gas anesthetics the fastest mode
of drug administration is? CORRECT ANSWERS Intravenous administration (IV)
Drawbacks to intravenous injection as opposed to otherworldly of administration of
drugs include? CORRECT ANSWERS Rapid rate of absorption, little time for reaction,
2. Administration by injection requires sterile technique
3. No recall
A drug that can pass rapidly and easily through the capillary wall surrounding the brain
must be? CORRECT ANSWERS Lipophilic / highly lipid soluble
The membranes that separate fetal blood from material blood CORRECT ANSWERS
Placenta
Most of the products of the body metabolism are excreted by the? CORRECT
ANSWERS Kidneys
The majority of drugs leave the body in CORRECT ANSWERS Urine
Which of the following factors can alter the rate at which drugs are metabolized?
CORRECT ANSWERS Genetic variations, and two or more drugs may interact
