What common problems of the elderly lead to missed drug doses and overdoses?

A) vision problems
B) memory problems
C) taking multiple drugs on different schedules
D) all of the above


Answer: D

A) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
B) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.
C) This is true, but it is not the only correct answer.

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The suffix that means instrument to measure is ____________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence; for each, explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

What will be an ideal response?

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