Distribution
Choose the correct answer for each question.
1
The volume into which a drug initially distributes upon administration:
Apparent volume of distribution (Vd)
Central volume (Vc)
Peripheral volume (Vt)
Steady-state volume (Vss)
2
The hypothetical volume of distribution that would be required to account for all drug in the body
Central volume
Total volume
Peripheral volume
Apparent volume
3
This compartment can be thought of as the blood in vessels and tissues which are highly perfused by blood.
Central volume
Total volume
Peripheral volume
Apparent volume
4
The peak concentration of a drug is primarily dependent upon:
Dose
Half-life
Volume of distribution
Both A and B
Both A and C
5
Apparent volume of distribution (Vd) includes
Central volume (Vc)
Peripheral volume (Vt)
Both
Neither