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Brittanyd9008

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on: Aug 23, 2018
Due to physiological changes, older adults are at risk for all of the following except
 
  a. increased side effects from medication.
  b. increased risk of toxic effects from medication.
  c. slower absorption of medication.
  d. faster excretion of medication.

Question 2

Older adults are more likely to engage in , the taking of multiple medications, than younger adults.
 
  a. multiple pharmacy
  b. polypharmacy
  c. self-medication
  d. medication abuse


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Reply #1 on: Aug 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: d

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b


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Reply 2 on: Aug 23, 2018
Gracias!

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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