Which of These Is a Reason Why Older Adults Are

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a reason why older adults are more likely to experience adverse drug reactions and interactions compared with younger adults?

• A)Use of fewer chronic medications
• B)Physiologic changes in body composition
• C)More predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
• D)Presence of fewer chronic disease states

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Definitions:

Juveniles

Individuals who are not yet considered adults for the purposes of determining legal responsibility or eligibility for certain activities, typically under the age of 18.

Detention

The act of holding someone in custody, often in a jail or prison, as part of the justice process.

Drugs

Substances used for medication or in the preparation of medication; alternatively, substances abused for their psychoactive properties.

Public Health Model

A framework that emphasizes the prevention of diseases, the promotion of health, and the prolongation of life through the organized efforts of society.