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Title: In addition to age, weight, and height, which of these factors can influence drug action?
Post by: Uyentrinh21 on Jan 18, 2018
In addition to age, weight, and height, which of these factors can influence drug action?
 
  a. developmental status c. amount of body fat
  b. physical characteristics d. psychological maturity


Title: In addition to age, weight, and height, which of these factors can influence drug action?
Post by: angiep01 on Jan 18, 2018
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Individual client characteristics such as age, weight, height, and physical and mental conditions can greatly influence drug action. For example, the dosage of a drug that is appropriate for a young or middle adult may be harmful to an older adult whose liver and kidney function is less efficient.