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.
C
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A. Bowman. B. convoluted capillary bed. C. glomerular capsule. D. glomerulus. E. nephron.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
While sitting at your desk, you drop your pencil onto the floor. You bend over to pick up the pencil. In order to straighten up and continue your exam, you must use which of the following muscles?
A. Erector spinae B. Tibialis anterior C. Tibialis anterior and semimembranosus D. Semimembranosus E. Extensor hallucis longus
In response to a specific stimulus, autonomic reflex arcs can trigger ______ to help maintain homeostasis.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)