Zero order kinetics is seen with_______________?
Correct answer: A. Phenytoin
- A. Phenytoin
- B. Phenabarbtion
- C. Erythromycin
- D. Digoxin
Explanation
Phenytoin shows capacity-limited metabolism, so its elimination changes from first-order to approximately zero-order as metabolic enzymes become saturated. Ethanol and high-dose salicylates are other classic examples.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
Practise General Pharmacology
81 free General Pharmacology MCQs from Pharmacology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Exams that ask Pharmacology questions like this
Pharmacology is on 7 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.
More General Pharmacology questions
Idiosyncracy is known as to have_____________?
Neuro adaptation to drug is same as______________?
All of the following statements regarding biovailability of a drug are true except______________?
Therapeutic index is____________?
Hepatic first pass metabolism is important in____________?
Secretory immunoglobulin is_____________?