In regards to Absorption

1. The main barrier to dermal absorption is the:

2. The two primary factors that can increase dermal penetration are:

a) Neutralizing pH and aerosolizing

b) Increasing hydration and disruption of the stratum corneum c) Dehydrating a substance and increasing particle size

3. If an immediate therapeutic effect is needed, the route of exposure that would most likely be used is the:

4. A pharmaceutical may be implanted in the body for the following reason: