Trivium Pharmacology Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which drug classification is used to reduce fever?

Accepted Answer

Antipyretic

Answer

Antipyretics such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen are used to reduce elevated body temperature.

Question 2

What does the term 'half-life' mean in pharmacology?

Accepted Answer

Time for drug concentration in plasma to decrease by 50%

Answer

Half-life is the time required for the plasma concentration of a drug to be reduced by half.

Question 3

Which route of administration provides the fastest drug absorption?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Intravenous administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, bypassing absorption entirely.

Question 4

A drug that blocks a receptor without activating it is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

Antagonist

Answer

An antagonist binds to a receptor and blocks it without producing an effect.

Question 5

What is the primary organ responsible for drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Liver

Answer

The liver is the main site of drug metabolism, converting drugs into metabolites via enzymatic reactions.

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