Which statement is accurate when discussing how to minimize adverse drug-drug interactions?
A. The most obvious way to minimize adverse drug-drug interactions is to increase the number of drugs a patient receives.
B. An important way to avoid adverse drug-drug interactions is to get a list of prescribed drugs the patient has taken over the past 2 weeks.
C. A great way to minimize adverse drug-drug interactions is to have a family member tell you what drugs he or she thinks the patient takes at home.
D. An important way to minimize adverse drug-drug interactions is to avoid detrimental interactions by taking a thorough drug history from the patient and to minimize the number of drugs the patient receives.
Answer: D. An important way to minimize adverse drug-drug interactions is to avoid detrimental interactions by taking a thorough drug history from the patient and to minimize the number of drugs the patient receives.
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