Many elderly are prescribed eight or more medications per day. This is referred to as:
a. overdosage. c. multiple treatments.
b. polypharmacy. d. monotherapy.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: Although an overdose or drug interaction may occur, this is not the definition of overdosage.
B Correct: This defines polypharmacy.
C Incorrect: Polypharmacy usually occurs because of treatment for multiple conditions.
D Incorrect: This is the use of one drug.
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