Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the Rules

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the rules for geriatric prescribing?

• A)Half-life will be longer in older adults.
• B)Steady state is reached more quickly in the older adult.
• C)Reduce the number of drugs in the patient's regimen whenever possible.
• D)Adverse drug responses present atypically in the older adult.

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