If a Prodrug's Active Metabolite Produced Antidepressant Effects,then

question 8

Multiple Choice

If a prodrug's active metabolite produced antidepressant effects,then:

• A) the prodrug is also an antidepressant drug.
• B) the active metabolite could be likely be directly administered as an antidepressant drug.
• C) the prodrug had acted like a placebo.
• D) the prodrug was unable to cross the blood-brain barrier.

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