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A patient asks the nurse what the term polypharmacy means. The nurse defines this term as
 
  a. Multiple side effects experienced when taking a medication.
  b. The concurrent use of many medications.
  c. The many adverse drug effects reported to the pharmacy.
  d. The risks of medication effects due to aging.
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Polypharmacy refers to the concurrent use of many medications. It does not have anything to do with side effects, adverse drug effects, or risks of medication use due to aging.
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