In elderly patients, there may be an increase in a specific serum protein known as:

A. globulin
B. serotonin
C. albumin
D. glycoprotein


d
Rationale: Elderly adults may have an increase of a specific serum protein (glycoprotein) that binds to many basic drugs. This accompanies a decrease of serum albumin.

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