Which of the following issues related to drug therapy in the older patient are true? (Select all that apply.)
A)Drugs are secreted more slowly in older patients.
B)Drug interactions are far less prevalent in older patients.
C)Adverse drug reactions are more common in older patients.
D)Dehydration can cause the blood level of drug to increase in older patients.
E)Fat-soluble drugs are eliminated, and leave the body quickly in older patients.
F)Loss of electrolytes due to diuretics can result in loss of electrolytes in older patients.

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Older patients often have decreased kidney function, leading to slower drug secretion (A). They are more susceptible to adverse drug reactions due to physiological changes and polypharmacy (C). Dehydration can concentrate drugs in the bloodstream, increasing their levels (D). Diuretics can cause electrolyte imbalances, which are more pronounced in older patients (F).

Which of the Following Issues Related to Drug Therapy in the Older