Question

Adderall is primarily a drug prescribed for ADHD, however, it is heavily abused as a study aid. It is estimated that over 20% of college students take Adderall without a prescription. Online forums discuss methods to get the most "bang for your buck", meaning greatest amount in your systemic circulation and quickest "high". Primarily, the routes of oral (OP) and rectal administration are discussed.
Based on your above answers and knowledge from this course, what concerns would you have about administration of the oral dose rectally and adjusting urinary pH?
Draw a plasma concentration time graph for Bob taking Adderall rectally with the drink that gives him the most "bang for his bucks"(the drink you selected in part d2), and Adderall taken rectally with water. Assume water will not affect normal urine pH.

Answer 1

Answer:

There is a risk the drug is administered wrongly through the rectum.

Explanation:

The administering of Adderall is much more efficient and requires less dosage through the mouth since proper absorption is recorded in the bloodstream through the alimentary canal before the kidney. Rectal administration of ADHD requires a higher dosage as the kidney absorbs and expels more of the drugs and only a few dosages gets to the bloodstream.