Older adult patients often see several doctors who prescribe what is needed in a patient's particular case. Multiple doctors and multiple drugs can lead to serious drug ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
interactions
Drug interactions may occur when older patients are prescribed drugs by several doctors.
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