FREE AEMT Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Questions and Answers

Question 1

What describes the action of the body on the drug?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Microbiology

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Physiology

Question 2

What describes the action of a drug on the body?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacokinetics

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Microbiology

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Physiology

Question 3

What is the entry of drugs into the plasma?

Accepted Answer

Absorption

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Distribution

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Elimination

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Metabolism

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using oral drugs

Accepted Answer

A and B

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First pass effect

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Low bioavailability

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Overdose overcome by antidotes

Question 5

Which of the following is an advantage of sublingual administration?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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Rapid absorption

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Convenient

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Avoid harsh GI environment

Question 6

Which of the following routes have the highest bioavailability?

Accepted Answer

IV

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Oral

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IM

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SC

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None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is a disadvantage of IM administration?

Accepted Answer

B and C

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Larger volumes can be used

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Can affect lab tests

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Painful

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A and C