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Pharmacokinetics: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion

Description: This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of pharmacokinetics, focusing on the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME). Test your understanding of how drugs interact with the body and the factors that influence their movement and elimination.
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Which of the following is NOT a route of drug administration?

  1. Oral

  2. Intravenous

  3. Transdermal

  4. Intramuscular


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Transdermal is not a route of drug administration, but rather a method of drug delivery through the skin.

The rate and extent of drug absorption is primarily determined by which of the following factors?

  1. Drug formulation

  2. Physicochemical properties of the drug

  3. Route of administration

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rate and extent of drug absorption are influenced by a combination of drug formulation, physicochemical properties of the drug, and the route of administration.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of drug absorption?

  1. Passive diffusion

  2. Active transport

  3. Facilitated diffusion

  4. Pinocytosis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Pinocytosis is a process of cellular uptake involving the engulfment of extracellular material by invagination of the cell membrane, not a mechanism of drug absorption.

The distribution of a drug in the body is influenced by which of the following factors?

  1. Protein binding

  2. Tissue perfusion

  3. Drug lipophilicity

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The distribution of a drug in the body is affected by protein binding, tissue perfusion, and drug lipophilicity.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of drug metabolism?

  1. Phase I reactions

  2. Phase II reactions

  3. Excretion

  4. Biotransformation


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Excretion is the process of eliminating drugs and their metabolites from the body, not a mechanism of drug metabolism.

The primary site of drug metabolism is the:

  1. Liver

  2. Kidneys

  3. Lungs

  4. Intestines


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The liver is the primary site of drug metabolism, where enzymes such as cytochrome P450 enzymes play a crucial role in metabolizing drugs.

Which of the following is NOT a route of drug excretion?

  1. Renal excretion

  2. Biliary excretion

  3. Pulmonary excretion

  4. Fecal excretion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pulmonary excretion is not a significant route of drug excretion, as most drugs are eliminated through renal or biliary excretion.

The process of eliminating drugs and their metabolites from the body is known as:

  1. Absorption

  2. Distribution

  3. Metabolism

  4. Excretion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Excretion is the process of eliminating drugs and their metabolites from the body, typically through the kidneys, liver, or intestines.

Which of the following factors can affect drug metabolism?

  1. Age

  2. Genetic variations

  3. Drug interactions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug metabolism can be influenced by factors such as age, genetic variations, and drug interactions.

The term 'bioavailability' refers to:

  1. The fraction of a drug that reaches systemic circulation

  2. The rate at which a drug is absorbed

  3. The time it takes for a drug to reach peak concentration

  4. The duration of a drug's action


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bioavailability refers to the fraction of a drug that reaches systemic circulation after administration, taking into account factors like absorption, first-pass metabolism, and bioavailability enhancers.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can affect drug distribution?

  1. Protein binding

  2. Tissue perfusion

  3. Drug lipophilicity

  4. Drug concentration


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drug concentration is not a factor that directly affects drug distribution, as distribution is primarily determined by factors like protein binding, tissue perfusion, and drug lipophilicity.

The process of converting a drug into a more polar and water-soluble form is known as:

  1. Phase I metabolism

  2. Phase II metabolism

  3. Biotransformation

  4. Excretion


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phase II metabolism involves the conjugation of drugs with polar molecules, such as glucuronic acid or sulfate, to increase their water solubility and facilitate excretion.

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of renal drug excretion?

  1. Glomerular filtration

  2. Tubular secretion

  3. Tubular reabsorption

  4. Passive diffusion


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Passive diffusion is not a mechanism of renal drug excretion, as drugs are actively transported or filtered across the renal tubules.

The term 'first-pass metabolism' refers to:

  1. Metabolism of a drug before it reaches systemic circulation

  2. Metabolism of a drug after it reaches systemic circulation

  3. Metabolism of a drug in the liver

  4. Metabolism of a drug in the kidneys


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

First-pass metabolism occurs when a drug is metabolized before it reaches systemic circulation, typically in the liver or gut wall.

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