Which statement(s)about variables that influence drug action is/are true?
A) An older adult will require increased dosage of a drug to achieve the same therapeutic effect as that seen in a younger person.
B) Body weight can affect the therapeutic response of a medication.
C) Chronic smokers may metabolize drugs more rapidly than nonsmokers.
D) A patient's attitude and expectations affect the response to medication.
E) Reduced circulation causes drugs to absorb more rapidly.

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Body weight can affect response to medications; typically,obese patients require an increase in dosage and underweight patients a decrease in dosage.Chronic smoking enhances metabolism of drugs.Attitudes and expectations play a major role in an individual's response to drugs.Older adults require decreased dosages of drugs to achieve a therapeutic effect.Decreased circulation causes drugs to absorb more slowly.

Which Statement(s)about Variables That Influence Drug Action Is/are True