Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE About Health and Older

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE about health and older persons?

• A)Older adults take more prescription and over-the-counter medications than other age groups.
• B)A disproportionate amount of total personal health care expenditures are attributable to older adults.
• C)Older adults are admitted to the hospital more than other age groups, and they stay longer.
• D)Older and younger people process medications the same way.

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