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An Infant Who Receives a Drug That Does Not Produce

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An infant who receives a drug that does not produce CNS side effects in adults exhibits drowsiness and sedation. The nurse understands that this is because of differences in which physiologic system in infants and adults?


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

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