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Chapter 02
Pharmacokinetics and Factors of Individual Variation
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Identify the term used for the process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site
of administration.
A. Drug absorption
B. Drug excretion
C. Drug distribution
D. Drug metabolism
Drug absorption refers to the entrance of a drug into the bloodstream from its site of
administration.
ABHES: 3.a. Define and use entire basic structure of medical words and be able to accurately identify in the correct context, i.e. root, prefix,
suffix, combinations, spelling, and definitions
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Outcome: 02.02
2. Identify the drug that is available as a transdermal patch system.
A. Nitroglycerin
B. Clonidine
C. Estrogen
D. All of the above
Transdermal products are administered through a bandage or patch system. Nitroglycerin,
estrogen, and clonidine are drugs available in this form.
ABHES: 6.d. Properly utilize Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug’s
classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Outcome: 02.01
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3. Identify the drug form that contains dried and finely ground drugs or drug extracts.
A. Powders
B. Tablets
C. Troches
D. Capsules
Powders are drugs or drug extracts that are dried and ground into fine particles.
ABHES: 6.d. Properly utilize Physician’s Desk Reference (PDR), drug handbook and other drug references to identify a drug’s
classification, usual dosage, usual side effects, and contraindications
Blooms: Remember
CAAHEP: I.C.11.a. Identify the classifications of medications including indications for use
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Learning Outcome: 02.01
4. Identify the medical condition that the drug form known as a "troche" is commonly used to
treat.
A. Asthma
B. Bradycardia
C. Sore throat
D. Toothache
Troches are flattened tablets that are allowed to dissolve in the mouth. They are commonly
used for colds and sore throats.
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