To help prevent drug-drug interactions in an older adult patient taking many medications, the most appropriate instruction by the nurse is
a. "Do not take any over-the-counter (OTC) drugs with your prescription drugs."
b. "Bring a list or all of your medications, supplements, and herbs that you use to every health care appointment and/or the hospital."
c. "Be sure to have all your prescriptions filled at the same pharmacy."
d. "Use a medication reminder system so that you won't forget to take your medications as scheduled."
ANS: B
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