Valentina wants to know why she needs less of a medication as she ages. Because her liver is becoming more impaired, she insists that she should be taking more medication, not less. What would you say to her?

Valentina wants to know why she needs less of a medication as she ages. Because her liver is becoming more impaired, she insists that she should be taking more medication, not less. What would you say to her?

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Chapter7: The Respiratory System

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