Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Administration of Medications

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the administration of medications to elderly individuals is accurate?

A) Multiple medications can be given to elderly individuals without problems.
B) When giving multiple medications to elderly individuals, the dosage of each medication must be reduced by half.
C) Medication dosages may need to be adjusted in the elderly based on liver or kidney impairment.
D) Elderly individuals should never be given more than five medications simultaneously.
E) Medications administered to elderly individuals in the evening are better tolerated than if they are given in the morning.