Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Accurate Concerning the Drug

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT accurate concerning the drug use of the elderly?

• A) Some elderly people use illicit drugs to avoid the cost of conventional medical treatment.
• B) Some elderly are likely to overuse prescription drugs.
• C) The majority of individuals over the age of 60 take at least one prescription medication.
• D) More than a third of individuals age 65 and older take 5 or more prescription drugs.

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