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cagreen833

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Which of the following is NOT a factor in altered pharmacokinetics in the elderly?
 
  A) Decreased hepatic function
  B) Slowed drug absorption from the gastrointestinal tract
  C) Increased total body water
  D) Decreased renal function

Question 2

You have been dispatched to a Veteran's Administration (VA) clinic for a male patient with a behavioral emergency. On scene, the VA physician tells you that the patient is a returning veteran with newly diagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Based on this, you would realize:
 
  A) the veteran was involved in active combat while in the service.
  B) the veteran may have been in the military but never involved in combat.
  C) the veteran most likely had a prior history of mental health issues.
  D) the veteran has sustained physical injury to his brain.



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Bison

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B




cagreen833

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Reply 2 on: Jul 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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