In order for drugs to cross the blood-brain barrier, they must be
A. ionized
B. positively charged
C. water soluble
D. lipid soluble
E. negatively charged
D. lipid soluble
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A. "I might feel my heart racing when I take this medication." B. "Some people get really constipated when they take this." C. "The medication is likely to make me feel hungry often." D. "This medication may cause nervousness or difficulty sleeping."
A client is devastated to receive a diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The symptomatology of this disease is a result of its effects on upper and lower motor neurons
The health care provider caring for this client will focus on which priority intervention for this client? A) Ability to turn from side to side, thereby preventing skin breakdown B) Ability to empty bladder completely, thereby preventing autonomic dysreflexia C) Respiratory ventilation assessment and prevention of aspiration pneumonia D) Assessment of lower extremities to prevent deep vein thrombosis
In its current form, the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance is a professional organization made up of different independent associations
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
A. chondrocostal B. chrondrocostal A or B: _____ meaning: __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word