Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1723 of 2368

Which type of medication is able to pass through the blood-brain barrier to reach the brain?

  1. A medication that is highly water-soluble
  2. A medication that is highly protein-bound
  3. A medication made of lipids or one that has a carrier
  4. Any medication that is given intravenously
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Correct answer: A medication made of lipids or one that has a carrier

The blood-brain barrier is a tight mesh of capillaries. Only certain lipid-based drugs, or those with a carrier, get through.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics: Blood-Brain Barrier. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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