When a patient’s renal function declines markedly, what happens to clearance and risk of drug toxicity for renally excreted drugs?
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Correct answer: Renal clearance decreases, risk increases
Reduced renal function lowers drug clearance, leading to accumulation and heightened risk of toxicity when drugs are predominantly renally eliminated.
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