The half-life of a benzodiazepine drug is 20 hours for a young adult, but for an older adult it is likely to be
a. 10 hours.
b. 30 hours.
c. 40 hours.
d. 80 hours.
D
Because of decreased liver size and function in older adults, the half-life of benzodiazepines is markedly lengthened. Benzodiazepines with long half-lives are unsuitable for older adults.
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