Which of the following conditions in the newborn causes a longer half-life and increased risk of toxicity to medications excreted primarily by the renal system?
a. fetal alcohol syndrome c. unstable urine filtration
b. immature kidneys d. small bladder capacity
B
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A Incorrect. Fetal alcohol syndrome is unrelated to a longer half-life and increased risk of toxicity to medications excreted primarily by the renal system among newborns.
B Correct. Immature kidneys in the newborn causes a longer half-life and increases the risk of toxicity to medications excreted primarily by the renal system.
C Incorrect. Unstable urine filtration is unrelated to a longer half-life and increased risk of toxicity to medications excreted primarily by the renal system among newborns.
D Incorrect. Small bladder capacity is unrelated to a longer half-life and increased risk of toxicity to medications excreted primarily by the renal system among newborns.
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