ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 1 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Which drug will go through a disintegration process after it is administered?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Oral analgesics. After oral administration, oral analgesics undergo a disintegration process in the gastrointestinal tract. First, the tablet/capsule breaks down into smaller particles due to mechanical forces like chewing and stomach churning.
Then, the drug dissolves in the stomach acid or intestinal fluids, leading to its absorption into the bloodstream. This disintegration process is crucial for the drug to be effectively absorbed and exert its therapeutic effects.
The other choices are incorrect because:
B: Subcutaneous antiglycemics - Subcutaneous administration bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, so disintegration does not occur.
C: Intramuscular (IM) cephalosporins - IM administration also bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, so disintegration does not occur.
D: Intravenous (IV) vasopressors - IV administration delivers the drug directly into the bloodstream, skipping the disintegration process in the gastrointestinal tract.
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