Suppose that a batch of controlled-release pills intended to be taken every 12 hours were accidentally manufactured without their thick coating. What would be most likely to happen to someone who took one of these pills?
The medication would be absorbed too quickly. This could cause an overdose.
The medication would be absorbed too slowly. This could cause the patient not to feel the drug's effects
A?
Yes. A is correct.
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The medication would be absorbed too quickly. This could cause an overdose.
The most likely scenario in this case would be that the medication would be absorbed too quickly. This is because the controlled-release pills are specifically designed with a thick coating to slow down the absorption of the medication in the body. Without the coating, the medication would be exposed directly to the digestive system, leading to faster dissolution and absorption of the active ingredients.
As a result, taking one of these uncoated pills would increase the rate at which the medication enters the bloodstream. This faster absorption can potentially lead to higher drug concentrations in the body, potentially causing an overdose. The body might not be able to metabolize or eliminate the medication as efficiently as intended, leading to potential adverse effects and a risk of toxicity.
It is important to note that every individual and medication may react differently, so it is advised to contact a healthcare professional or poison control center if you believe you have taken a medication without its intended coating.