Therese is 74 years old and has taken Valium once every year to calm her nerves when she flies to see her sister. Recently Therese has noticed a change in how Valium affects her. What is that change MOST likely to be?

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As people age, their metabolism slows down, which can cause drugs like Valium to be processed by the body more slowly. This means the effects of the drug can last longer in older adults compared to when they were younger.

Therese Is 74 Years Old and Has Taken Valium Once