Introduction

Question 1

Define pharmacokinetics

Answer 1

Question 2

Define absorption

Answer 2

Question 3

Define drug distribution

Answer 3

Question 4

Define elimination

Answer 4

Question 5

List the importance of PKs

Answer 5

Optimizing drug therapy
Understanding drug absorption and bioavailability
Guiding drug distribution
Predicting drug metabolism
Ensuring effective elimination of
Individualized dosing
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Drug-drug/food interactions
Developing new drugs
Minimizing toxicity
Special populations
Improving compliance

Question 6

Answer 6

Question 7

Define dosage regimen

Answer 7

Question 8

Explain first pass effect

Answer 8

Question 9

Define bioavailability

Answer 9

Question 10

Define volume of distribution

Answer 10

Question 11

Define clearance

Answer 11

Question 12

Define half life

Answer 12

Question 13

Define steady state concentration

Answer 13

Question 14

Define area under the curve

Answer 14

Question 15

Define Cmax

Answer 15

Question 16

Define Tmax

Answer 16

Question 17

Define rate of elimination

Answer 17

Question 18

Define renal clearance

Answer 18

Question 19

Define plasma protein binding

Answer 19

Question 20

Define loading dose

Answer 20

Question 21

Define maintenance dose

Answer 21

Question 22

Define therapeutic window

Answer 22

Question 23

Define peak and trough levels

Answer 23

Question 24

Define first order kinetics

Answer 24

Question 25

Define zero order kinetics

Answer 25