Administering Medications 6th Edition by Donna Gauwitz

Exercise 8

The following is situation or scene that might take place in a long-term care facility or in a hospital unit that hasmany older adult patients. Answer the question briefly, using the information below.
Mr. Redbone is under medication for an infection and several other minor disorders. Because of his advanced age, you know that his liver and kidneys are not working as well as they once did. What effect does a weakened kidney or liver have on how the body handles drugs? What adverse reactions should you be on the lookout for?
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