Poly-pharmacy 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 multi-morbidity, and as one or more medicines may be used to treat each condition.

Discuss two (2) common risk factors for poly-pharmacy. Give rationale for each identified risk factor.
Discuss two interventions you can take as a Nurse Practitioner in your clinical practice to prevent poly-pharmacy and its complications.

using  at least 2 evidenced-based, peer-reviewed references no older than 5 years.