Polypharmacy is a significant problem for the elderly because: ...

[mydiamond]

Polypharmacy is a significant problem for the elderly because:
 
  a. the more medications one takes, the greater the risk of side effects
  b. older persons are unable to take medications correctly
  c. older adults are not accustomed to taking multiple medications
  d. a and c only

Question 2

Which assessment finding indicates that an older patient is practicing heritage consistency?
 
  1. A patient who changed his name so that it is Americanized
  2. A patient who does not maintain regular contact with extended family
  3. A patient who resides in an ethnic neighborhood different from her own ethnic background
  4. A patient who attended parochial school with a religious philosophy similar to the family's background

[jlaineee]

Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

4
Rationale: Changing the name to Americanize it is not an example of heritage consistency.

[mydiamond]

TYSM

[DylanD1323]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it