BIOD351
Module 1
FINAL TEST READINESS EXAM
Q & S
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1. Multiple Choice: What is the primary mechanism of action
for beta-blockers?
 a) Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors
 b) Inhibition of calcium channels
 c) Activation of potassium channels
 d) Inhibition of angiotensin-converting enzyme
 Answer: a) Blockade of beta-adrenergic receptors
2. Fill-in-the-Blank: __________ is the process by which a
drug's pharmacological effect is diminished when
administered repeatedly over time.
 Answer: Tachyphylaxis
3. True/False: The blood-brain barrier is impermeable to
most ionized drug molecules.
 Answer: True
4. Multiple Response: Select all that apply. Which of the
following are true regarding pharmacokinetics?
 a) It involves the study of how drugs are absorbed,
distributed, metabolized, and excreted.
 b) It is solely concerned with the effects of drugs on the
body.
 c) It includes the examination of drug plasma
concentration over time.
 d) It requires understanding of enzymes involved in drug
metabolism.
 Answers: a), c), d)
5. Multiple Choice: Which phase of drug metabolism
typically involves conjugation reactions?
 a) Phase I