Which individual would be at the highest risk for drug noncompliance?
a. A 2-year-old in a day care center
b. A 10-year-old receiving antibiotics for an ear infection
c. A 65-year-old on a fixed income taking multiple medications
d. A 95-year-old in a long-term care facility taking multiple medications
ANS: C
The patient's age, sex, race, education, occupation, income, and marital status usually provide clues about whether the patient will follow medication instructions or not.
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