Exam 3 Flashcards
For a multiple dose regimen of a given drug formulation, shorter intervals between dose administration result in higher steady state peak concentrations. T/F
(True)
For a multiple dose regimen of a given drug formulation, shorter intervals between dose administration would require more doses to get to steady state. T/F
(True)
During a multiple dose schedule, the more recent a missed dose is, the less the effect the omission has on the current plasma drug concentration. T/F
(False)
Plasma protein-bound drugs are usually not active pharmacologically. T/F
(True)
When the AUC for a drug increase disproportionately with increasing dose, that drug follows non-linear pharmacokinetics. T/F
(True)
Concerning multiple dose regiments, large doses and large intervals between doses do NOT result in wide fluctuations in steady state drug concentrations. T/F
(False)
The pharmacologic response to a prodrug will be enhanced during liver impairment. T/F
(False)
Which of the following is least likely to affect the absorption of PAYNEKILL?
a. The PH of the absorption environment
b. Microbes of the gastro-intestinal tract
c. The area of the absorption surface
d. The taste of PAYNEKILL
e. The solubility of PAYNEKILL
d. The taste of PAYNEKILL
Weakly acidic drugs bind to which of the following plasma proteins?
Weakly basic drugs bind to which of the following plasma proteins?
Albumin - Weakly acidic
a-glycoproteins - Weakly basic
A drug is non-restrictively cleared. This suggests it may have a low hepatic Extraction Ratio. T/F
(False)
A low-extracting drug is highly plasma protein bound. How does displacing it from binding impact its hepatic elimination?
It is increased
A low-extracting drug is highly plasma protein bound. How does displacing it from binding impact its apparent volume of distribution?
It is increased
If a Scatchard plot of a drug is nonlinear, which of the following is true?
a. It binds poorly to its target protein
b. It has more than one unique binding site on each molecule of target proteins
c. It fits a two-compartment pharmacokinetic model
b. It has more than one unique binding site on each molecule of target proteins
Which of the following is least likely to influence the concentration of proteins in the plasma?
a. Protein synthesis
b. The number of unique binding sites on protein molecule
c. The patient’s genes
d. Age
e. Disease
b. The number of unique binding sites on protein
Which of the following are correct?
Drugs with low Fe tend to be highly metabolized by the liver
low Fe = low excretion = more metabolized
For drugs that are poorly water soluble, which route of administration typically provides the fastest absorption?
a. Oral
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Intranasal
c. Intramuscular
When calculating the dose to administer based on Cave the dosing interval is typically
Between one and two half lives
In which form of modified release dosage forms is there typically an immediately released “loading dose” as well as a slower, released “maintenance dose”
a. Delayed release
b. Targeted release
c. Repeat action
d. Sustained release
d. Sustained Release
Which of the following increases abuse potential?
a. Rapid drug absorption
b. Low potency
c. Poor taste
d. Suppository formulation available
a. Rapid drug absorption
Which of the following are advantages of modified release formulation?
a. A consistent Cp and clinical response
b. Minimal fluctuation between Cmax and Cmin
c. Better patient compliance
d. All of the above
a. A consistent Cp and clinical response
b. Minimal fluctuation between Cmax and Cmin
c. Better patient compliance
d. (All of the above)