Steps to avoid polypharmacy include:
A) Prescribing two or fewer drugs from each drug class
B) Reviewing a complete drug history every 12 to 18 months
C) Encouraging the elderly patient to coordinate their care with all of their providers
D) Evaluating for duplications in drug therapy and discontinuing any duplications
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