The patient is an older adult who is receiving treatment for myasthenia gravis. How will the drug dosage have to be adjusted as the patient ages?
a. The dosage will have to be gradually increased.
b. The dosage will have to be titrated upwards based on the patient's symptoms.
c. The dosage will have to be gradually decreased.
d. The dosage will have to be maintained at a consistent level.
ANS: C
The natural decline of kidney function in the aging adult warrants the administration of smaller drug dosages to prevent drug accumulation.
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