Which of the following conditions places the elderly client most at risk for drug-drug interactions?
a. The client sees just one health care provider.
b. The client shares medications with friends or family.
c. The client uses one pharmacy for all prescriptions.
d. The client is prescribed two prescription medications.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would decrease the risk.
B Correct: Sharing medications with others poses a risk of drug-drug interactions because medical professionals cannot oversee a client taking someone else's medication.
C Incorrect: This would decrease the risk.
D Incorrect: This would decrease the risk.
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