Pharmacokinetics Video Quiz

What is the term used to describe the proportion of a drug that is successfully absorbed into systemic circulation?

• Bioavailability

• Distribution

• Metabolism

• Excretion

Which process describes the movement of drugs through the bloodstream to target cells and specific target molecules within?

• Absorption

• Distribution

• Metabolism

• Excretion

What is the term used to describe the first pass of a drug through the liver, which greatly reduces its bioavailability?

• First-pass effect

• Hepatic portal system

• Enterohepatic recirculation

• Blood-brain barrier

Which organ is heavily involved in the excretion of drugs and must remove harmful substances from the bloodstream?

• Liver

• Kidneys

• Lungs

• Intestines

Which process describes the chemical reactions that a drug may participate in, often aimed at inactivating it and targeting it for excretion?

• Absorption

• Distribution

• Metabolism

• Excretion