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laurencescou

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The minimal level of a drug required to elicit a pharmacological response is called the:
 
  a. therapeutic window. c. minimum toxic concentration.
  b. peak plasma level. d. minimum effective concentration.

Question 2

A dosage form that is to be inserted into one of the external orifices of the body, for example, the rectum, is called a:
 
  a. troche. c. suppository.
  b. lozenge. d. suspension.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This describes the time frame for a drug to elicit a therapeutic response.
B Incorrect: This is when the elimination rate of the drug is equivalent to its rate of absorption.
C Incorrect: This describes the minimum amount of the drug it takes to elicit toxic response.
D Correct: The question describes the least amount of the drug needed to elicit the expected pharmacological response.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Incorrect: This is a lozenge.
B Incorrect: This is a troche.
C Correct: A suppository is a dosage form that is to be inserted into the vagina, rectum, urethra, etc, that dissolves or melts at body temperature and absorbs through mucous membranes.
D Incorrect: This is a solution most commonly administered orally.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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