Assume These Are the Approximate PH Ranges in the GI

question 12

Multiple Choice

Assume these are the approximate pH ranges in the GI tract and that pH is the only factor being considered. In what region will the pH conditions be most favorable for absoption of an acidic drug with a pKa of 5?

• A) Region 1
• B) Region 2
• C) Region 3
• D) Equally in all three regions
• E) None of the above

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