Which of the Following Age-Related Changes Is Responsible for the Decrease

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following age-related changes is responsible for the decrease in the rate of drug metabolism in elderly patients?

• A) The increase in the production of drug microsomal metabolizing enzymes
• B) The reduction in renal blood flow
• C) The decrease in liver blood flow
• D) The increase in the concentration of plasma proteins

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