Which of the following statements accurately describes when the problem of polypharmacy in the older adult is least likely to occur?
a. There are a larger number of health problems to be managed.
b. There are a large number of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs taken.
c. There are a limited number of health care providers.
d. There is poorly coordinated patient management.
ANS: C
Polypharmacy with prescription and OTC drugs is the result of the higher incidence of chronic diseases but also of the prescribing behaviors of multiple health care providers and of poorly co-ordinated patient management.
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