A provider is reviewing an older adult patient's chart during a routine visit. Which patient information is of most concern regarding the renewing of medication prescriptions for highly protein-bound drugs?

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Low serum albumin is of most concern when renewing prescriptions for highly protein-bound drugs because it can lead to an increased free fraction of the drug, potentially causing toxicity or enhanced effects, as there are fewer protein binding sites available for the drug to attach to.

A Provider Is Reviewing an Older Adult Patient's Chart During