Steps to Avoid Polypharmacy Include

question 14

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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