Pharmacokinetics: Master Drug Movement in the Body for Nursing

Question 1

Which mechanism is NOT involved in the distribution of drugs within the body?

Accepted Answer

Pinocytosis

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Plasma protein binding

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Facilitated diffusion

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Active transport

Question 2

Which enzyme system plays the primary role in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes

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Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferases (UDP-glucuronosyltransferases)

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Sulfotransferases

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Glutathione S-transferases

Question 3

Which measure reflects the concentration of unbound drug in plasma?

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Free drug concentration

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Total drug concentration

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Apparent volume of distribution

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Clearance

Question 4

The volume of distribution of a drug:

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Is a hypothetical volume that assumes uniform distribution

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Reflects the actual space within the body where the drug is present

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Is inversely related to the drug's solubility

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Is unaffected by the drug's binding to plasma proteins

Question 5

Which drug undergoes significant first-pass metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Propranolol

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Warfarin

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Ibuprofen

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Aspirin

Question 6

Which combination of drug formulation and route of administration is optimal for rapid drug absorption and high bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous injection, bolus

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Extended-release tablet, oral

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Transdermal patch, topical

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Suppository, rectal

Question 7

What is the **primary** factor influencing drug-drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Concurrent medications

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Patient's age

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Patient's weight

Question 8

The therapeutic index of a drug reflects:

Accepted Answer

The ratio of toxic dose to therapeutic dose

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The concentration of drug in the body that produces a therapeutic effect

Question 9

Which organ in the body is primarily responsible for metabolizing drugs?

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 10

What is the major route by which most drugs are excreted from the body?

Accepted Answer

Urine

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Feces

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Sweat

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Exhalation

Question 11

What is the term for the time it takes for a drug to reach its highest concentration in the blood?

Accepted Answer

Time to maximum concentration

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Half-life

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Clearance

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Volume of distribution

Question 12

Which of the following is a limitation of using pharmacokinetic models?

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They do not take into account variations between individuals

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They are unreliable for predicting drug efficacy

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They are ineffective for use in pediatrics

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They require excessive time to develop

Question 13

Which process describes the chemical transformation of drugs into smaller molecules?

Accepted Answer

Metabolism

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Excretion

Question 14

What term describes the movement of a drug from the bloodstream into tissues?

Accepted Answer

Distribution

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Absorption

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Metabolism

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Excretion

Question 15

Which organ is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

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Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Stomach

Question 16

Which route of drug administration provides the most rapid onset of action?

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Intravenous

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Intramuscular

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Subcutaneous

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Oral

Question 17

What is the purpose of administering a loading dose?

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To achieve a rapid therapeutic effect

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To maintain a sustained therapeutic effect

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To reduce side effects

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To increase bioavailability

Question 18

Which field of study investigates the relationship between drug concentration and its effects on the body?

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacokinetics

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Toxicology

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Epidemiology

Question 19

Define the process by which a drug enters the body from its site of administration.

Accepted Answer

Absorption

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Distribution

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Metabolism

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Excretion

Question 20

What does the volume of distribution (Vd) of a drug represent?

Accepted Answer

The apparent volume in which the drug is distributed

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The plasma concentration of the drug

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The rate of drug metabolism

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The extent of drug binding to plasma proteins

Question 21

Identify the process of eliminating a drug from the body through the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Hepatic excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

Question 22

Which pharmacokinetic parameter is crucial for determining the frequency of drug administration?

Accepted Answer

Half-life

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Volume of distribution

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Clearance

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Bioavailability

Question 23

What is the expected behavior of a drug with a large volume of distribution?

Accepted Answer

Wide distribution throughout the body

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High plasma concentration

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Rapid clearance from the body

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Low bioavailability

Question 24

Which enzyme plays a significant role in the first phase of drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Glutathione S-transferases

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N-acetyltransferases

Question 25

What is the primary duty of regulatory agencies in ensuring drug safety and effectiveness through pharmacokinetic evaluation?

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Assessing drug pharmacokinetics before approval

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Establishing manufacturing guidelines

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Monitoring drug use after release

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Providing training to healthcare professionals

Question 26

Which of the following enzyme systems is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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Monoamine oxidase

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can alter drug pharmacokinetics in elderly patients?

Accepted Answer

Increased muscle mass

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Decreased hepatic blood flow

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Decreased glomerular filtration rate

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Increased body fat composition

Question 28

The volume of distribution of a drug is larger than the patient's total body water. What does this indicate?

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The drug is concentrated in specific tissues or compartments

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The drug is extensively bound to plasma proteins

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The drug is excreted rapidly

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The drug is not absorbed well

Question 29

Which of the following enzyme systems is primarily responsible for drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Monoamine oxidase

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Renin

Question 30

The elimination half-life of a drug refers to the time required for:

Accepted Answer

The drug concentration in the blood to decrease by 50%

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The drug to be completely eliminated from the body

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The drug to reach its peak concentration

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The drug to be absorbed into the bloodstream

Question 31

The bioavailability of a drug refers to:

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The amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation

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The rate at which the drug is absorbed

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The half-life of the drug

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The volume of distribution of the drug

Question 32

The steady-state concentration of a drug is achieved when:

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The rate of drug absorption equals the rate of drug elimination

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The drug concentration in the body is at its highest

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The drug is no longer effective

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The drug is completely eliminated from the body

Question 33

What is the process by which a drug moves from its site of absorption into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Absorption

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Distribution

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Metabolism

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Excretion

Question 34

What enzyme system is primarily responsible for drug metabolism in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Monoamine oxidase

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Acetyltransferase

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Sulfation

Question 35

What is the term for the volume of blood that is available to distribute a drug throughout the body?

Accepted Answer

Apparent distribution volume

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Plasma volume

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Total body water

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Extracellular fluid volume

Question 36

What is the relationship between loading dose and maintenance dose?

Accepted Answer

Loading dose is typically higher than maintenance dose

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Loading dose is typically lower than maintenance dose

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Loading dose is equal to maintenance dose

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Loading dose is not related to maintenance dose

Question 37

In the context of generic drug products, what does bioequivalence refer to?

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Generic drug products producing the same clinical outcomes and side effects as brand-name products

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Generic drug products having the same mechanism of action as brand-name products

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Generic drug products being exempt from regulatory approval processes

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Bioequivalence is not a relevant consideration when choosing between generic and brand-name drug products

Question 38

The process by which a drug is converted into a metabolite that is more readily excreted from the body is known as:

Accepted Answer

Metabolism

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Absorption

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Distribution

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Excretion

Question 39

The volume of distribution is a measure of the:

Accepted Answer

Extent of drug distribution throughout the body

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Concentration of drug in the plasma

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Rate of drug elimination

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Amount of drug bound to plasma proteins

Question 40

Which of the following drugs is highly bound to plasma proteins?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

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Aspirin

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Gentamicin

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Vancomycin

Question 41

Which of the following factors can increase the clearance of a drug?

Accepted Answer

Induction of drug-metabolizing enzymes

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Reduced renal function

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Increased protein binding

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Reduced blood flow to the liver

Question 42

The primary organ responsible for metabolizing most drugs in the body is the:

Accepted Answer

Liver

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Kidneys

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Lungs

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Skin

Question 43

Which of the following drugs is metabolized primarily by the cytochrome P450 enzyme system?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin

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Acetaminophen

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Digoxin

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Insulin

Question 44

Which of the following factors has no effect on drug absorption?

Accepted Answer

Hair color

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Body mass index

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Gastrointestinal pH

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Age

Question 45

Which of the following drug metabolism pathways is responsible for the majority of drug biotransformation reactions in humans?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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Acetylation

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Glucuronidation

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Sulfation

Question 46

Which of the following dosing regimens is most likely to result in stable drug plasma levels?

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Multiple doses per day

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Weekly dosing

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Monthly dosing

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Single daily dose

Question 47

Which of the following drugs is considered to have a narrow therapeutic index?

Accepted Answer

Digoxin

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Omeprazole

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Metformin

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Ibuprofen

Question 48

Which factor is NOT taken into account when determining the appropriate loading dose for a drug?

Accepted Answer

Patient's height

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Patient's weight

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Desired therapeutic effect

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Patient's age