What effect does aging have on the kidneys? What effect does this have on the response of the patient to drugs? What effect does this have on the response of the patient to fluid therapy for hypovolemia?
What will be an ideal response?
Reductions in the number of nephrons and in renal blood flow occur. Drugs are excreted less effectively via the renal route, so drug action is prolonged. Excess fluid is excreted less effectively, so patients are prone to volume overload.
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