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factors R/T med dosages
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body weight, age, gender, genetics, biorythmic cycles, tolerance, accumulation, psychological factors, medical conditions
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Because medications are absorbed and distributed in body tissue, individuals with a greater body mass may require:
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larger doses.
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Young children with immature liver and kidney function, and older adults, often with reduced liver and kidney function, may require:
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proportionally smaller medication doses.
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Females may respond differently to medication than males due to:
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a higher proportion of body fat and the effects of female hormones.
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