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Question 1:

Which of the following is an advantage of vaginal and urethral drug administration?

A. It delivers drugs directly to the site of action in the vagina or urethra B. It can reduce systemic side effects C. It is non-invasive D. All of the above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Choice B:

Choice C:

Choice D:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration delivers drugs directly to the site of action in the vagina or urethra, allowing for high local drug concentrations and reducing systemic side effects. This route of administration is non-invasive and does not require any special equipment or training.

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Question 2:

Which of the following is a disadvantage of vaginal and urethral drug administration?

A. It has a rapid onset of action B. It can be messy and inconvenient to administer C. It is more expensive than other routes of administration D. It is invasive

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration can have a rapid onset of action, but this is not a disadvantage.

Choice B:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration can be messy and inconvenient to administer because it involves inserting suppositories, creams, or gels into the vagina or urethra.

Choice C:

The cost of vaginal and urethral drug administration can vary depending on the medication used, but it is not necessarily more expensive than other routes of administration.

Choice D:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration is non-invasive.

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Question 3:

Which of the following drugs is commonly administered vaginally?

A. Metronidazole B. Furosemide C. Metoprolol D. Simvastatin

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Metronidazole is commonly administered vaginally in the form of a gel or suppository for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. This route of administration allows for the effective delivery of medication directly to the site of infection.

Choice B:

Is commonly administered orally or intravenously, not vaginally.

Choice C:

Is commonly administered orally, not vaginally

Choice D:

Is commonly administered orally, not vaginally.

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Question 4:

Which of the following statements about vaginal and urethral drug administration is true?

A. Vaginal and urethral drug administration delivers drugs directly to the site of action in the liver. B. Vaginal and urethral drug administration has a slower onset of action compared to oral administration. C. Vaginal and urethral drug administration can reduce systemic side effects. D. Vaginal and urethral drug administration is more invasive than other routes of administration.

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration delivers drugs directly to the site of action in the vagina or urethra, not specifically to the liver.

Choice B:

This statement may be true or false depending on the specific medication and condition being treated. Vaginal and urethral drug administration can have a rapid onset of action for some conditions but may have a slower onset of action compared to oral administration for others.

Choice C:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration delivers drugs directly to the site of action in the vagina or urethra, allowing for high local drug concentrations and reducing systemic side effects.

Choice D:

Vaginal and urethral drug administration is non-invasive.

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Question 5:

Which of the following factors can affect the absorption of vaginally or urethral administered drugs?

A. pH of vagina or urethra B. Presence of mucus or discharge in the vagina or urethra C. Blood flow to the vagina or urethra D. All above

Answer and Explanation

Choice A:

Choice B:

Choice C:

Choice D:

pH, the presence of mucus or discharge, and blood flow can all affect the absorption of vaginally or urethral administered drugs. For example, some drugs may require an acidic environment for optimal absorption and may be affected by changes in pH. The presence of mucus or discharge can also affect absorption by altering contact between the drug and mucous membranes. Blood flow can affect absorption by altering the rate at which drugs are delivered to the absorption site.

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