Multiple Choice
An older patient is prescribed a medication dose that is half the usually prescribed strength. What should the nurse realize as being the reason for this decrease in dosage?
A) Alteration in gastric pH
B) Decline in overall metabolism
C) Increase in gastric acid production
D) Renal clearance changes with aging
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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