Evaluation of the Appropriateness of Dosages for Elderly Persons Should

question 6

Multiple Choice

Evaluation of the appropriateness of dosages for elderly persons should ____.

• A) reflect reimbursement requirements
• B) be based on the clinician's experience
• C) rely on the information in the drug insert
• D) be done on an individual basis

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