Which Statement Regarding Medication Use in the Elderly Is True

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding medication use in the elderly is true?

• A)Less than 5% of elderly patients take more than five medications.
• B)Elderly male patients take more medications than do elderly female patients.
• C)Individuals older than age 65 utilize about one-third of all prescribed medications.
• D)Use of dietary supplements in the elderly is rare.

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