Factors That Affect the Doses of Medication in the Geriatric

question 12

Multiple Choice

Factors that affect the doses of medication in the geriatric patient include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) state of hydration
• B) electrolyte balance
• C) organ function
• D) ability to comply with orders socially and economically
• E) all of the above

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