A Nursing Instructor Is Preparing for a Class Discussion on Polypharmacy

A nursing instructor is preparing for a class discussion on polypharmacy and older adults. What would the instructor expect to include?

A) The risk for drug abuse, although present, is fairly rare in this population.
B) Older adults often experience a greater risk for adverse reactions.
C) Medications are usually prescribed in higher doses initially, and then gradually reduced.
D) Age-related pharmacokinetic changes enhance the drug's therapeutic effectiveness.