A patient asks the nurse what the term polypharmacy means. Which information should the nurse share with the patient?
a. This is multiple side effects experienced when taking medications.
b. This is many adverse drug effects reported to the pharmacy.
c. This is the multiple risks of medication effects due to aging.
d. This is concurrent use of many medications.
ANS: D
Polypharmacy refers to the concurrent use of many medications. It does not have anything to do with side effects, adverse drug effects, or risks of medication use due to aging.
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