Counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

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Susan Marsh is a 65-year-old woman who has been diagnosed with arthritis and takes over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Susan comes to the clinic for a physical examination and tells the health care professional that she takes other medications ordered by other physicians but did not bring them with her today. Knowing that polypharmacy is a problem with many older adults, what should the health care professional encourage Susan to do? a. Continue taking her NSAIDs and discontinue all other prescribed or over-the-counter medications. b. Ask a family member to remind her about her daily medications. c. Bring the prescription drugs for the doctor to see at her next visit. d. Make a list of all her medications (prescribed or over the counter), vitamins, herbal remedies, and topical medications to keep in her wallet or purse and send a copy to the physician as soon as possible.

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