Which Patient,when Compared with the General Population,would Require a Larger

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which patient,when compared with the general population,would require a larger dose or more frequent administration of a drug to attain a therapeutic response?

• A) A 29 year old who has been diagnosed with kidney failure
• B) A 35-year-old obese male who is being evaluated for an exercise program
• C) A 52 year old diagnosed with hypothyroidism and decreased metabolic rate
• D) A 72 year old with decreased circulatory status

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Definitions:

Tactical

Pertaining to actions or strategies carefully planned to achieve a specific end, typically in the military or in business contexts.

Strategic

Refers to a high-level plan or approach designed to achieve long-term or overall goals.

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A forecast that consistently tends to overestimate or underestimate the actual value due to systematic errors.