Which Assessment Finding Indicates That the Patient Is at Risk

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding indicates that the patient is at risk for developing polypharmacy?

• A) The patient stores medications in the kitchen cabinet.
• B) The patient takes four different medications for congestive heart failure.
• C) The patient requires financial assistance to pay for prescriptions.
• D) The patient obtains all prescription medications from a mail-order pharmacy.

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Definitions:

Bartholin's Glands

Glands located on either side of the vaginal opening in females, responsible for secreting lubricating fluids.

DRE

Digital Rectal Examination; a medical procedure in which a doctor uses a finger to examine the lower rectum and other internal organs for abnormalities.

TURP

Stands for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate, a surgical procedure used to treat urinary problems due to an enlarged prostate.

Lubricating Fluid

A substance applied to minimize friction between surfaces in contact, reducing wear or heat generation.