A major problem concerning drug metabolism in children of all ages is the lack of:
A) willing test patients
B) FDA requirements for pediatric studies
C) metabolism in patients younger than 5 years old
D) testing facilities
B) FDA requirements for pediatric studies
The absence of FDA requirements for pediatric studies is a major problem concerning drug metabolism in children of all ages. The medical community relies on pharmacological data derived primarily from adults to determine dosage guidelines for children
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A. the right side of her heart is functioning effectively. B. blood is backing up into her systemic circulation. C. she has left-sided heart failure and how severe it may be. D. she experiences sleep apnea, which may explain her fatigue.