Patients who are at increased risk for adverse medication effects include: (Select all that apply.)

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Patients at increased risk for adverse medication effects include patients taking a medication for the first time,the very young and elderly,women,patients taking more than four to five medications (polypharmacy),patients extremely underweight or overweight,patients with renal and/or hepatic disease,patients with altered blood flow conditions,patients with a past history of an ADR,patients with depression or anxiety,patients with sensory deprivation or overload,patients who abuse alcohol,nicotine,or street medications,and patients who treat themselves with over-the-counter medications.

Patients Who Are at Increased Risk for Adverse Medication Effects