A patient asks the nurse what the term polypharmacy means.The nurse defines this term as

A) Multiple side effects experienced when taking a medication.
B) The concurrent use of many medications.
C) The many adverse drug effects reported to the pharmacy.
D) The risks of medication effects due to aging.

Polypharmacy

The use of multiple medications by a patient, particularly common among older adults and can lead to adverse drug interactions.

Concurrent Use

The simultaneous use of multiple medications or treatments by a patient, often assessed for potential drug interactions.

Medications

Substances used in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease and for relieving pain or suffering.