Match causes of cumulative effects in aging adults with their physiologic changes below.
a. Impaired distribution
b. Impaired excretion
c. Slower metabolism
d. Inadequate absorption
e. Relative acholorhydria
1. Hepatic dysfunction
2. Renal dysfunction, constipation or poor gas exchange in lungs
3. Lack of or decreased stomach acid production, use of PPIs and antacids
4. Circulatory dysfunction, less muscle mass, and increased fat
5. decreased GI motility, decreased fluid intake
1. c. Slower metabolism
2. b. Impaired excretion
3. e. Relative acholorhydria
4. a. Impaired distribution
5. d. Inadequate absorption
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