Which patients are at increased risk for adverse drug events?
A) A 2-month-old infant taking a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease
B) A 23-year-old female taking an antibiotic for the first time
C) A 40-year-old male who is intubated in the intensive care unit and taking antibiotics and cardiac medications
D) A 7-year-old female receiving insulin for diabetes
E) An 80-year-old male taking medications for COPD

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Patients at increased risk for adverse drug events include the very young, the very old, and those who have serious illnesses. Females, children, and young adults taking single medications do not have increased risks for adverse events.

Which Patients Are at Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Events