You Are Reviewing the Data from Several Meta-Analyses That Addressed

question 3

Multiple Choice

You are reviewing the data from several meta-analyses that addressed the most common causes of adverse drug reactions in the older adult. Which of the following would you find to be decreased and the most common cause of these problems in older adults?

• A) Body fat content
• B) Liver function
• C) Renal function/clearance
• D) Plasma albumin levels

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21, characterized by distinct physical features and intellectual disability.

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A hereditary neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms.

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A genetic disorder characterized by the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, leading to early childhood death.