Drug metabolism can be affected by which factors? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
1. Kidney disease
2. Age
3. Liver disease
4. Genetics
5. Kidney disease
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Age, kidney and liver disease, genetics, and other factors can dramatically affect metabolism.
Rationale 2: Age, kidney and liver disease, genetics, and other factors can dramatically affect metabolism.
Rationale 3: Age, kidney and liver disease, genetics, and other factors can dramatically affect metabolism.
Rationale 4: Age, kidney and liver disease, genetics, and other factors can dramatically affect metabolism.
Rationale 5: Kidney disease affects the excretion of drugs, not the metabolism of drugs.
Global Rationale: Age, kidney and liver disease, genetics, and other factors can dramatically affect metabolism. Kidney disease affects the excretion of drugs, not the metabolism of drugs.
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