Your 68-Year-Old Client Asks Why She Reacts Differently to Some

question 12

Multiple Choice

Your 68-year-old client asks why she reacts differently to some medications than she did when she was younger.In discussing pharmacological considerations with her,what do you keep in mind regarding drug therapy and the elderly?

• A) Age-related changes affect the way drugs are metabolized by older adults
• B) Elders should exercise caution with prescription medications but need not worry about over-the-counter (OTC)drugs.
• C) Older adults may need larger doses of medication due to pharmacokinetic changes.
• D) Adverse drug reactions occur with the same frequency in older adults as they do in younger adults.

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