Question
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics Question on Drug therapy
Which of the statement is true in geriatrics practice?
A
The incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions diminishs with advancement of age.
B
Dose reduction is inevitable for each and every drug used in geriatric patients.
C
Patient compliance is highest in geriatric patients.
D
Polypharmacy is often a problem in elderly.
Answer
Polypharmacy is often a problem in elderly.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (D): Polypharmacy is often a problem in elderly.