Which of the Following Is True About Alcohol Consumption by the Elderly

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about alcohol consumption by the elderly?

• A) Alcohol is absorbed only in the small intestine.
• B) Alcohol absorption is independent of the stomach contents.
• C) Most of the alcohol is metabolized by the kidney.
• D) Alcohol can interfere with medications in the body.

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