Which Rationale Explains Why Anticonvulsants and Antidepressants Have an Exaggerated

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Multiple Choice

Which rationale explains why anticonvulsants and antidepressants have an exaggerated effect in older adult clients?

• A)Increased binding to plasma proteins such as albumin
• B)Increased rate of hepatic metabolism
• C)Reduced intestinal transit time
• D)Declining efficiency of the blood-brain barrier

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