An alcoholic individual was found to possess only 50% of normal hepatic function. What effect would this have on the half-life ofingested drugs? A. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would decrease & the net concentration of the drug would decrease B. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would increase & the net concentration of the drug would increase C. hepatic health should have no effect on the body's removal of any drug D. All of the above are correct.

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An alcoholic individual was found to possess only 50% of normal hepatic function.
What effect would this have on the half-life ofingested drugs?
11.
A. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would decrease &
the net concentration of the drug would decrease
B. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would increase &
the net concentration of the drug would increase
C. hepatic health should have no effect on the body's removal of any drug
D. All of the above are correct.
Transcribed Image Text:An alcoholic individual was found to possess only 50% of normal hepatic function. What effect would this have on the half-life ofingested drugs? 11. A. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would decrease & the net concentration of the drug would decrease B. the half-life for any drug metabolized by the liver would increase & the net concentration of the drug would increase C. hepatic health should have no effect on the body's removal of any drug D. All of the above are correct.
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