An Infant Is Prescribed a Central Nervous System (CNS) Drug

question 15

Multiple Choice

An infant is prescribed a central nervous system (CNS) drug. The parents are concerned that the child exhibits unusual drowsiness and sedation. The provider explains these effects based on an understanding of which difference in the physiology of infants and adults?

• A) Blood-brain barrier
• B) First-pass effect
• C) Gastrointestinal absorption
• D) Renal filtration

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