Steps to Avoid Polypharmacy Include

question 9

Multiple Choice

Steps to avoid polypharmacy include:

• A) Prescribing two or fewer drugs from each drug class
• B) Reviewing a complete drug history every 12 to 18 months
• C) Encouraging the elderly patient to coordinate their care with all of their providers
• D) Evaluating for duplications in drug therapy and discontinuing any duplications

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