The nurse is assessing a newly admitted
83-year-old patient and determines that the patient is experiencing polypharmacy. Which statement most accurately illustrates polypharmacy?
a. The patient is experiencing multiple ill-nesses.
b. The patient uses one medication for an illness several times per day.
c. The patient uses over-the-counter drugs for an illness.
d. The patient uses multiple medications simultaneously.
ANS: D
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