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Which of the following factors would lead to a decreased volume of distribution (Vd) for a highly lipophilic drug?

Increased plasma protein binding would sequester more drug in the central compartment (plasma), making less available to distribute into tissues. This effective

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Question: Which of the following factors would lead to a decreased volume of distribution (Vd) for a highly lipophilic drug?

Answer options: ✅ Increased plasma protein binding.

  • Decreased renal function.
  • Increased tissue binding.
  • Decreased hepatic metabolism.

Correct answer: Increased plasma protein binding.

Explanation: Increased plasma protein binding would sequester more drug in the central compartment (plasma), making less available to distribute into tissues. This effectively decreases the apparent volume of distribution, as a larger fraction of the drug remains in the vascular space.

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