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Why is polypharmacy so prevalent in the elderly population?
1. Multiple medical problems can usually be treated with a single drug.
2. Clients rarely see more than one prescriber.
3. Clients might be taking multiple medications for their comorbidities.
4. Use of over-the-counter medications is uncommon in this age group.
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Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice

Pharmacology: Connections to Nursing Practice


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Sounds and feels right, thank you for the rationale.
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Glad to help, definitely don't give up, they're easy once you get a hang of it.
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