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Which drug effect would be associated with the age-related change of decreased renal function?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 38% of Americans aged 65 and over have chronic kidney disease. A key drug effect associated with the age-related change of decreased renal function is the risk of drug accumulation and toxicity. This occurs because the kidneys are less efficient at clearing medications and their metabolites from the body over time.

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