During pregnancy, the placenta may transfer drugs that are:
A) ionized
B) lipid-soluble
C) water-soluble
D) metabolized
B) lipid-soluble
During pregnancy, the placenta may transfer drugs that are lipid-soluble from the mother to the fetus. The substances most likely to pass through the placenta are those that are lipid-soluble and nonionized. These agents are linked to birth defects, drug dependency, and respiratory depression.
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a. Hypotonic solution b. Hypertonic solution c. Isotonic solution d. Colloid solution
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A. Apply body weight to hose B. Add a gated wye to the line C. Close the nozzle as quickly as possible D. Apply a hose clamp at a stationary point in the hoseline
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