Studies Have Shown That Misuse of Medications in U

question 135

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that misuse of medications in U.S. nursing homes occurs MOST often when staff members:

• A) use antipsychotic drugs to control the behaviors of those who don't show psychotic symptoms.
• B) mistakenly give drugs to the wrong residents.
• C) discontinue drugs that could have controlled residents' inappropriate behaviors and irrelevant thoughts.
• D) mistake complex drug interactions for symptoms of delirium.

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