Pharmacokinetics I – Flashcards Questions With Correct Answers

Pharmacokinetics I – Flashcards Questions
With Correct Answers

Intestine Location of drug distribution




Liver Location of drug distribution




Kidney Location of drug distribution




Blood-brain barrier Location of drug distribution




Cancer cells Location of drug distribution




Tablet (Oral) Drug administration route




Capsule (Oral) Drug administration route




Cream and ointment/intradermal injection (Percutaneous absorption) Drug administration
route



Intravenous/subcutaneous/intramuscular/intradermal injection Drug administration route

, Direct injection to the site Drug administration route




Gastrointestinal absorption & transport Absorption and transport in the gastrointestinal
tract



Transporters Proteins that transport molecules across membranes




Influx transporters Transporters that bring molecules into cells




Efflux transporters Transporters that remove molecules from cells




SoLute Carrier (SLC) transporters Carriers for small molecules across membranes




Critical Thinking Analyzing and evaluating information




Intravenous drug administration Bypasses drug absorption and metabolism




Carrier proteins Transport drugs based on chemical characteristics




P-glycoprotein (P-gp) Active efflux pump for anticancer drugs




Organ distribution Distribution of drugs in different organs