Discussion Post: Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is defined as being on 5 or more medicines, and is a major concern for providers as the use of multiple medicines is common in the older population with multimorbidity, and as one or more medicines may be used to treat each condition.
1) Discuss two common risk factors for polypharmacy. Give rationale for each identified risk factor.
2) Discuss two interventions you can take as a Nurse Practitioner in your clinical practice to prevent polypharmacy and its complications.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.