Which Statement Regarding Pharmacokinetic Changes in the Elderly Is False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding pharmacokinetic changes in the elderly is false?

• A)Absorption of orally administered medications is dramatically reduced in elderly patients.
• B)Total body water and extracellular fluid volume decrease with age.
• C)Water-soluble drugs have a reduced volume of distribution in elderly patients.
• D)Percentage of total body fat rises steadily with age,affecting lipid-soluble drugs.

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