Which of the Following Statements Regarding Pharmacokinetics and the Aging

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding pharmacokinetics and the aging process is TRUE?

• A) Aging causes the kidneys to filter out more waste products, enhancing the absorption of many medications.
• B) Functional changes in the kidneys, liver, and gastrointestinal system slow the absorption and elimination of many medications.
• C) Cardiac cells become more sensitive to medication as they age, meaning that lower doses of cardiac medications are necessary.
• D) The GI tract of an elderly patient quickly processes medications, meaning that medications have a shorter half-life than in younger patients.

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