The Volume of Distribution (V_d) of a Drug Is

question 25

Multiple Choice

The volume of distribution (V_d) of a drug is

• A) the minimum volume of plasma needed to completely dissolve it
• B) the maximum volume of water in a person's body available to dissolve a drug
• C) a measure of the solubility as a function of the pH gradient
• D) an expression that reflects how a drug distributes once absorbed into the bloodstream
• E) None of the above

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