Older Adults Are More Likely to Engage in , the Taking

question 7

Multiple Choice

Older adults are more likely to engage in , the taking of multiple medications, than younger adults.

• A) multiple pharmacy
• B) polypharmacy
• C) self-medication
• D) medication abuse

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