What is the major risk of polypharmacy for the older adult?
a. Ignorance about his or her prescriptions
b. Taking over-the-counter preparations
c. Being treated by more than one physician
d. Taking old prescriptions rather than consulting a physician
ANS: C
Although all the options may offer an opportunity for polypharmacy, the major risk is that of the patient being treated by more than one physician at the same time.
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