The elderly are at high risk of ADRs due to: 1. Having greater ...

[nmorano1]

The elderly are at high risk of ADRs due to:
 
  1. Having greater muscle mass than younger adults, leading to higher volume of distribution
  2. The extensive studies that have been conducted on drug safety in this age group
  3. The blood-brain barrier being less permeable, requiring higher doses to achieve therapeutic effect
  4. Age-related decrease in renal function

Question 2

The type of adverse drug reaction that is idiosyncratic when a drug given in the usual therapeutic doses is type:
 
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D

[Pswine]

Answer to Question 1

4

Answer to Question 2

2

[nmorano1]

TYSM

[kswal303]

Gracias!