Which Statements Are True Regarding the Elderly and Pharmacokinetics

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statements are true regarding the elderly and pharmacokinetics?

• A) The levels of microsomal enzymes are decreased.
• B) Fat content is increased because of decreased lean body mass.
• C) Fat content is decreased because of increased lean body mass.
• D) The number of intact nephrons is increased.
• E) The number of intact nephrons is decreased.
• F) Gastric pH is less acidic.
• G) Gastric pH is more acidic.

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Definitions:

Workplace Accidents

Unplanned events in a work environment that result in injury, illness, or damage.

Older Workers

refers to employees typically considered to be near or beyond the traditional age of retirement, who bring experience and knowledge to the workplace.

Demographic Group

A segment of the population defined by specific characteristics such as age, gender, income, or ethnicity, used for statistical and marketing analysis.

Individual Abilities

The natural talents or developed skills possessed by an individual that enable performance in certain activities or tasks.