Older Adults Are More Likely to Be Prescribed Diuretics, Cardiovascular

question 5

Multiple Choice

Older adults are more likely to be prescribed diuretics, cardiovascular drugs, and which of the following?

• A) Sedatives
• B) Stimulants
• C) Narcotics
• D) Codeine

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