Why Is Self-Medication with Over-The-Counter (OTC) Drugs Hazardous to the Older

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Multiple Choice

Why is self-medication with over-the-counter (OTC) drugs hazardous to the older adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) OTC drugs can increase the effect of a prescribed drug.
• B) OTC drugs can interfere with the efficacy of a prescribed drug.
• C) OTC drugs can mask significant symptoms of primary disease.
• D) OTC drugs are easily obtained.
• E) OTC drugs can lead to overdose because they are not considered to be "real drugs."

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