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robinn137

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One reason why older adults may experience harmful drug-nutrient interactions is that they:
 
  a. handle drugs more efficiently.
  b. are more likely to be taking several drugs.
  c. are less likely to have malnutrition.
  d. have consistent responses to drugs.

Question 2

The age group that is at greatest risk for developing a drug-nutrient interaction is:
 
  a. infants.
  b. adolescents.
  c. middle-age adults.
  d. older adults.


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lindahyatt42

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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