Which of the Following Is Not Consistent with the Rules

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not consistent with the rules for geriatric prescribing:

• A) Half-life will be longer in older adults
• B) Steady state is reached more quickly in the older adult
• C) Reduce the number of drugs in the patient's regimen whenever possible
• D) Adverse drug responses present atypically in the older adult

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