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dalyningkenk

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Administration of a medication in the elderly can result in a much higher dosage than the clinician might intend because
 A) the metabolic rate in the elderly is so high.
  B) the kidneys of the elderly do not work well.
  C) the elderly have less water content in the body.
  D) other medications they take might enhance the concentration of another drug.
  E) they cannot regulate pH well.

Question 2

The AV node delay is beneficial because
 A) it allows time for the atria to contract.
  B) it allows time for the ventricles to contract.
  C) it allows time to send feedback to the brain about heartrate.
  D) it decreases neural stimulation of the heart.
  E) it hyperpolarizes the ventricular cell membranes.


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Shshxj

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Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2019
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Feb 27, 2019
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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:D TYSM

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