Drug Metabolism and Excretion: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which enzyme family plays a predominant role in Phase I drug metabolism, involving oxidation, reduction, and hydrolysis reactions?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450 enzymes

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Glucuronosyltransferases

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Esterases

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Sulfotransferases

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of reaction commonly observed in Phase II drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Hydrolysis

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Glucuronidation

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Acetylation

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Sulfation

Question 3

For water-soluble drugs, which route of excretion is typically the most prevalent?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion (urine)

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Fecal elimination

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Pulmonary excretion (respiration)

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Cutaneous excretion (perspiration)

Question 4

Which of the following drugs primarily undergoes Phase I reactions during its metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen

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Warfarin

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Morphine

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Paracetamol

Question 5

Which metabolite is produced when paracetamol undergoes Phase II metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Paracetamol-glucuronide

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Paracetamol-sulfate

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Paracetamol-acetate

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Paracetamol-oxide

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a phase I reaction in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Conjugation

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Oxidation

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Hydrolysis

Question 7

Which enzyme is primarily involved in phase I drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

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Glutathione S-transferase

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Uridine diphosphate glucuronosyltransferase

Question 8

Which of the following is a **primary** factor influencing the rate of drug metabolism in the liver?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme induction

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Age

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Body weight

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Gender

Question 9

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for excreting drugs with high molecular weight and low water solubility from the body?

Accepted Answer

Biliary excretion

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Glomerular filtration

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Tubular secretion

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Passive diffusion

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a phase I drug metabolism reaction?

Accepted Answer

Conjugation

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Hydrolysis

Question 11

What is the primary role of cytochrome P450 enzymes in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

They catalyze phase I reactions

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They are involved in drug excretion

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They bind to drug receptors

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They inhibit drug metabolism

Question 12

What is the primary route of drug excretion in humans?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Hepatic excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of impaired drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Improved patient outcomes

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Increased drug toxicity

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Reduced drug efficacy

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Drug interactions

Question 14

What is the role of drug transporters in drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

They facilitate the movement of drugs across cell membranes

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They are involved in drug metabolism

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They bind to drug receptors

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They inhibit drug excretion

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a phase I drug metabolism reaction?

Accepted Answer

Conjugation

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Hydroxylation

Question 16

What is the main enzyme system associated with phase II drug metabolism reactions?

Accepted Answer

UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Cytochrome P450

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Glutathione-S-transferases

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Carboxylesterases

Question 17

What is the primary route of elimination for most drugs?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Hepatic excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

Question 18

What is the mechanism by which drugs are actively transported across the renal tubules?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Passive diffusion

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Facilitated diffusion

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Pinocytosis

Question 19

What laboratory test can be used to evaluate hepatic drug metabolism capacity?

Accepted Answer

Liver function tests

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CYP450 enzyme assays

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Urinalysis

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Complete blood count

Question 20

What is a potential consequence of impaired renal excretion of a drug?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of drug metabolites

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Increased drug efficacy

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Reduced drug toxicity

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Enhanced drug metabolism

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a phase I reaction in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Glucuronidation

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Oxidation

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Reduction

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Hydrolysis

Question 22

Which enzyme plays a critical role in phase II conjugation reactions?

Accepted Answer

Glucuronosyltransferase

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Cytochrome P450

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Sulfotransferase

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Acetyltransferase

Question 23

The process by which a drug is rendered less active or removed from the body is known as:

Accepted Answer

Elimination

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Biotransformation

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Excretion

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Metabolism

Question 24

The scientific discipline that investigates drug metabolism and excretion is:

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Pharmacokinetics

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Pharmacodynamics

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Pharmacology

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Toxicology

Question 25

How does drug metabolism impact drug-drug interactions, and what are the potential implications for patient safety?

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Increased metabolism of one drug can reduce its effectiveness, while inhibited metabolism can lead to drug accumulation.

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Drug metabolism has no effect on drug-drug interactions.

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Increased excretion of one drug can enhance the effects of another.

Question 26

Which enzyme is primarily responsible for phase II glucuronidation reactions?

Accepted Answer

UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Cytochrome P450

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Glutathione S-transferases

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N-acetyltransferases

Question 27

What is the most common route of drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

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Gastrointestinal excretion

Question 28

What is the primary function of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in renal drug excretion?

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It determines the rate of drug filtration from the blood into the renal tubules

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It influences the reabsorption of drugs from the renal tubules back into the blood

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It affects the tubular secretion of drugs from the blood into the renal tubules

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It does not play a role in renal drug excretion

Question 29

What is the primary mechanism of biliary drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

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Passive diffusion

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Filtration

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Pinocytosis

Question 30

Which of the following drugs undergoes significant pulmonary excretion?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

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Morphine

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Warfarin

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Digoxin

Question 31

Which of the following is the main route of elimination for water-soluble drugs?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

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Biliary excretion

Question 32

Which enzyme family is primarily responsible for phase II glucuronidation reactions?

Accepted Answer

UDP-glucuronosyltransferases

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Esterases

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Cytochrome P450 enzymes

Question 33

What is the primary aim of phase I reactions in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

To increase drug polarity and facilitate excretion

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To bind drugs to plasma proteins

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To terminate drug action

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To activate prodrugs

Question 34

Which of the following drugs is predominantly eliminated unchanged in the urine?

Accepted Answer

Lithium

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Warfarin

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Morphine

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Paracetamol

Question 35

What is the main function of the kidneys in drug elimination?

Accepted Answer

To filter and excrete water-soluble drugs and their metabolites

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To metabolize drugs

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To store drugs

Question 36

Which of the following is a potential consequence of impaired drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Increased drug toxicity

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Reduced side effects

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Accelerated drug excretion

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Enhanced drug efficacy

Question 37

What is the significance of enterohepatic circulation in drug elimination?

Accepted Answer

It can prolong drug action and increase overall drug exposure

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It reduces drug toxicity

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It facilitates drug absorption

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a phase I drug metabolism reaction?

Accepted Answer

Conjugation

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Hydrolysis

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Oxidation

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Reduction

Question 39

Which enzyme family is primarily responsible for drug metabolism reactions?

Accepted Answer

Cytochrome P450

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Lipase

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Alcohol dehydrogenase

Question 40

What is the main route of drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

Renal excretion

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Biliary excretion

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Hepatic excretion

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Pulmonary excretion

Question 41

What is the primary function of drug transporters in drug excretion?

Accepted Answer

They facilitate the movement of drugs across biological membranes.

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They break down drugs into metabolites.

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They bind to drugs and prevent them from being excreted.

Question 42

Which of the following is a primary consequence of drug metabolism and excretion?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of drugs from the body

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Reduced drug toxicity

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Increased drug efficacy

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Activation of drugs

Question 43

What is the key difference between phase I and phase II drug metabolism reactions?

Accepted Answer

Phase I reactions introduce or expose functional groups, while phase II reactions involve conjugation.

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Phase I reactions are more important than phase II reactions.

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Phase I reactions involve conjugation, while phase II reactions introduce or expose functional groups.

Question 44

What is the primary role of the liver in drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

It contains enzymes that metabolize drugs.

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It stores drugs until they are needed.

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It excretes drugs from the body.

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It transports drugs to their target sites.

Question 45

Which of the following can inhibit drug metabolism?

Accepted Answer

Grapefruit juice

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Caffeine

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Alcohol

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Nicotine