Chapter 1

Which route of drug administration is used with potent and lipophilic drugs in a patch formulation and avoids first-pass metabolism? (A) topical (B) sublingual (C) rectal (D) oral (E) transdermal

Which one of the following routes of administration does not have an absorption phase? (A) subcutaneous (B) intramuscular (C) intravenous (D) sublingual (E) inhalation

Which of the following correctly describes the intramuscular route of parenteral drug administration? (A) drug absorption is erratic and unpredictable (B) used to administer drug suspensions that are slowly absorbed (C) bypasses the process of drug absorption to achieve an immediate effect (D) cannot be used for drugs that undergo a high degree of first-pass metabolism (E) poses more risks than intravenous administration

An elderly patient has problems remembering to take her medication 3 times a day. Which one of the drug formulations might be particularly useful in this case? (A) extended release (B) suspension (C) suppository (D) skin patch (E) enteric coated

Which form of a drug name is most likely known by patients from exposure to drug advertisements? (A) nonproprietary name (B) British Approved Name (C) chemical name (D) generic name (E) trade name