In geriatric patients, the percentage of body fat is increased. What are the pharmacologic implications of this physiologic change?
A) A lipid-soluble medication will be eliminated more quickly and not work as well.
B) A lipid-soluble medication will accumulate in fat tissue and its duration of action may be prolonged.
C) Absorption of lipid-soluble drugs is impaired in older adults.
D) The bioavailability of the lipid-soluble drug will be increased in older adults.
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