Which type of drug taken by a pregnant patient is more likely to have effects on a fetus?
a. Drug that is highly polar
b. Ionized drug
c. Lipid-soluble drug
d. Protein-bound drug
ANS: C
Lipid-soluble drugs cross the placenta more readily. Drugs that are highly polar, ionized, or protein bound cross the placenta with difficulty.
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