Infants and small children do not have fully developed bodies and are not able to metabolize and excrete drugs like an adult would. As a result, infants and children require _____________ doses of medication.

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Infants and small children require smaller doses of medication compared to adults because their bodies are not fully developed and cannot metabolize and excrete drugs like an adult would. Giving them adult doses can lead to adverse effects and toxicities.

Infants and Small Children Do Not Have Fully Developed Bodies