Harvey's doctor prescribed a heart medicine that led to digestive problems in Harvey. He saw a different doctor for that issue and was prescribed another drug, which led to headaches. Yet another doctor prescribed another drug for his headaches. Harvey has just experienced _____.

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Harvey has experienced a prescribing cascade, which occurs when the side effects of one medication are treated with another medication, leading to a chain reaction of prescribing. This can result in unnecessary medications, increased risk of side effects, and higher healthcare costs. The other answer choices do not accurately describe the situation.

Harvey's Doctor Prescribed a Heart Medicine That Led to Digestive