Which Statement Regarding Risk Factors for Adverse Effects of Medications

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding risk factors for adverse effects of medications is true?

• A)Very old patients are at increased risk for adverse outcomes.
• B)Pediatric patients experience fewer adverse effects than adults.
• C)Patients with chronic illnesses on long-term medications are less prone to have adverse drug events.
• D)Patients with mental illness have the same risk of adverse drug effects as the general population.

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