Practice question from Creatinine Clearance & Dose Adjustments

For a patient on hemodialysis, drugs that are molecular weight, have protein binding, and are water- are most likely to be removed during dialysis.

Answer

["small","low","soluble"]

Explanation

The mnemonic 'SMALL' helps remember dialyzability factors: Small molecular weight, Minimal protein binding, Aqueous (water-soluble), Low volume of distribution, Likely to be removed. Drugs meeting these criteria often require post-dialysis supplemental doses.

More questions from NAPLEX Mastery Roadmap (High-Yield + Weakness-Driven)

For a patient on hemodialysis, drugs that are __ molecular weight, have protein binding, and are water-__ are most likely to be removed during dialysis.

Answer

Explanation

For a patient on hemodialysis, drugs that are molecular weight, have protein binding, and are water- are most likely to be removed during dialysis.