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adherence
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taking medications in the manner prescribed by the health care provider, or in the case of OTC drugs, following the instructions on the label; also called compliance
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Beers criteria
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list of drugs compiled by physicians that have produced a high incidence of adverse effects in older adults
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drug misuse
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improper use of drugs that includes overuse, underuse, or, in some cases, erratic use
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polypharmacy
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taking multiple drugs concurrently
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