Which Groups of People Are Especially Sensitive to Medication Effects

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which groups of people are especially sensitive to medication effects? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Older adults
• B) Caucasians
• C) Infants
• D) Minorities
• E) Women

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Definitions:

Voluntarily Grasp

The intentional action of closing the hand and holding onto something, seen as an important motor skill development in infants.

Developmental Lag

A delay in reaching specific developmental milestones compared to the average timeline for those milestones.

Neurologic Disorder

A disorder affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, leading to a range of symptoms.

Cerebral Palsy

A group of permanent movement disorders that appear in early childhood, affecting muscle tone, posture, and movement.