A drug with a large volume of distribution is most likely to be extensively distributed into which location?
Correct answer: D. Body tissues
- A. Plasma water only
- B. Extracellular fluid only
- C. Renal filtrate
- D. Body tissues
Explanation
A large volume of distribution indicates that much of the drug leaves the plasma and enters tissues. It does not mean that the animal has an unusually large actual body volume.
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