Identify an Accurate Statement About the Use of Drugs in the Elderly

question 28

Multiple Choice

Identify an accurate statement about the use of drugs in the elderly.

• A) Elderly people tend to use less drugs than people in other age groups.
• B) Elderly people are less likely than people from other age groups to experience adverse drug reactions.
• C) Compared to people from other age groups, elderly people account for the highest percentage of drug prescriptions per year.
• D) Compared to people from other age groups, elderly people are more able to eliminate drugs from their bodies.

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