EXAM 1 Quiz Questions (PK/PD, Antibiotics,
Antivirals, Antifungals) 50 Q&A.
Which of the following is a reason that a drug might have difficulty leaving the vascular system?
A. High lipid solubility
B. Influx pumps
C. Blood brain barrier
D. Active transport system - Answer: C. Blood brain barrier
A drug that is highly protein bound will have difficulty leaving the bloodstream.
A. True
B. False - Answer: A. True
How does lipid solubility affect drug absorption?
A. It assists in increasing blood flow.
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, B. It assists in increasing surface area.
C. It assists in the dissolution rate.
D. It assists in crossing the cell membrane. - Answer: D. It assists in crossing the cell membrane.
Which pharmacokinetic process describes "the movement of drugs from the systemic
circulation to the site of drug action"?
A. Distribution
B. Metabolism
C. Excretion
D. Absorption - Answer: A. Distribution
In renal failure, drugs primarily excreted by the kidney will __________________ and lead to
__________________ plasma drug levels.
A. Accumulate in the body; increased
B. Clear the body; increased
C. Clear the body; decreased
D. Accumulate in the body; decreased - Answer: A. Accumulate in the body; increased
A patient is taking drug X and receives a new prescription for drug Y, which is listed as an
inducing agent. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this patient may require ___
doses of drug ___.
A. Higher, X
B. Higher, Y
C. Lower, Y
D. Lower, X - Answer: A. Higher, X
A patient receives a drug that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse administering this
medication should expect what?
A. Administer the drug at intervals longer than the drug half-life
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Antivirals, Antifungals) 50 Q&A.
Which of the following is a reason that a drug might have difficulty leaving the vascular system?
A. High lipid solubility
B. Influx pumps
C. Blood brain barrier
D. Active transport system - Answer: C. Blood brain barrier
A drug that is highly protein bound will have difficulty leaving the bloodstream.
A. True
B. False - Answer: A. True
How does lipid solubility affect drug absorption?
A. It assists in increasing blood flow.
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, B. It assists in increasing surface area.
C. It assists in the dissolution rate.
D. It assists in crossing the cell membrane. - Answer: D. It assists in crossing the cell membrane.
Which pharmacokinetic process describes "the movement of drugs from the systemic
circulation to the site of drug action"?
A. Distribution
B. Metabolism
C. Excretion
D. Absorption - Answer: A. Distribution
In renal failure, drugs primarily excreted by the kidney will __________________ and lead to
__________________ plasma drug levels.
A. Accumulate in the body; increased
B. Clear the body; increased
C. Clear the body; decreased
D. Accumulate in the body; decreased - Answer: A. Accumulate in the body; increased
A patient is taking drug X and receives a new prescription for drug Y, which is listed as an
inducing agent. The nurse caring for this patient understands that this patient may require ___
doses of drug ___.
A. Higher, X
B. Higher, Y
C. Lower, Y
D. Lower, X - Answer: A. Higher, X
A patient receives a drug that has a narrow therapeutic range. The nurse administering this
medication should expect what?
A. Administer the drug at intervals longer than the drug half-life
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