Which Rationale Explains Why Anticonvulsants and Antidepressants Have an Exaggerated

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Multiple Choice

Which rationale explains why anticonvulsants and antidepressants have an exaggerated effect in older adult clients?

• A)Increased binding to plasma proteins such as albumin
• B)Increased rate of hepatic metabolism
• C)Reduced intestinal transit time
• D)Declining efficiency of the blood-brain barrier

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Definitions:

Communication Issues

Refers to obstacles or barriers during the exchange of information between individuals, leading to misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

Control Issues

Problems that arise from an individual's perceived lack of control over a situation, often leading to stress or conflict.

Decentralized

A system of management or governance that distributes power away from a central authority and more towards individual units or locations.

Downsizing

The planned reduction of a company's workforce to improve efficiency, reduce costs, or become more competitive.