ADME stands for which of the following?

ADME stands for which of the following?

• A. Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion
• B. As needed, whenever necessary
• C. Medication Administration Records
• D. Controlled Substances Act of 1970

Answer: (A)

ADME describes what happens to a drug in the body: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion. Absorption is how the drug enters the bloodstream, influenced by the route and formulation. Distribution is the spread of the drug through the body's fluids and tissues, affected by blood flow and protein binding. Metabolism, mainly in the liver, changes the drug into metabolites that can be active or inactive. Excretion is how the drug and its metabolites are eliminated, usually through the kidneys, but also via bile, lungs, or other routes. Understanding this helps you anticipate when a medication will start, how long it will last, and how factors like organ function or interactions might alter its effect. The other options refer to dosing instructions (as needed), a medication record, or a federal law, not the body’s handling of a drug.

ADME describes what happens to a drug in the body: Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion. Absorption is how the drug enters the bloodstream, influenced by the route and formulation. Distribution is the spread of the drug through the body's fluids and tissues, affected by blood flow and protein binding. Metabolism, mainly in the liver, changes the drug into metabolites that can be active or inactive. Excretion is how the drug and its metabolites are eliminated, usually through the kidneys, but also via bile, lungs, or other routes. Understanding this helps you anticipate when a medication will start, how long it will last, and how factors like organ function or interactions might alter its effect. The other options refer to dosing instructions (as needed), a medication record, or a federal law, not the body’s handling of a drug.