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ENagel

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The bloodbrain barrier is a preventive barrier that prevents MOST ____________ medications from reaching the brain.
 
  a. Lipid-soluble
  b. Water-soluble
  c. Non-ionized, unbound
  d. Barbiturate

Question 2

_____-soluble vitamins (such as vitamins A, D, E, and K) can build up to toxic levels in the body if taken in excess.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


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Reply #1 on: Jul 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: a. Lipid-soluble medications readily pass the bloodbrain barrier.
b. Water-soluble medications cannot permeate the bloodbrain barrier.
c. A non-ionized, unbound medication can pass the bloodbrain barrier.
d. A barbiturate is an example of a non-ionized, unbound drug.

Answer to Question 2

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ENagel

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Reply #2 on: Jul 3, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 3, 2018
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