Quizlet Drug Classifications and Actions Nursing Related

Review Quizlet Drug Classifications and Actions Nursing related questions and content

Acetyl salicylate & phenobarbitone are better absorbed from stomach because they are

  • A. Weak acids remain non-ionic in gastric pH
  • B. Weak acids remain ionic in gastric pH
  • C. Strong acids fully ionized in gastric pH
  • D. Weak bases which are ionized at gastric pH
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Weak acids like acetyl salicylate (aspirin) and phenobarbitone remain non-ionic in the acidic pH of the stomach, facilitating their absorption through passive diffusion across the gastric mucosa.