A malnourished patient is susceptible to an increase in drug response because of all except which of the following?

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A malnourished patient may have decreased absorption of drugs due to decreased nutrition and gastrointestinal function. Therefore, less drug being absorbed systemically would result in a decreased drug response, not an increase. The other options are possible explanations for an increased drug response in a malnourished patient.

A Malnourished Patient Is Susceptible to an Increase in Drug